US and China Collaborate on AI Risk Identification, Says Bessen
The United States is cooperating with China on identifying key risks linked to artificial intelligence (AI), according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessen. Speaking on Wednesday, Bessen indicated that the collaboration focuses on defining what both nations consider the most significant and serious AI-related dangers.
These risks, he explained, could encompass scenarios like the uncontrolled deployment of AI or its use by non-state actors in cyber or biological operations.
"This is still to be determined," Bessen told Fox News. "But I hope we can discuss any incidents."
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