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China and the U.S. have shared concerns over safety of AI

Published

21 September 2026

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regulatory

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AI & ML

◆ Geography

United States

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Fusion42 · 21 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

China and the U.S. are discussing a new bilateral notification mechanism for AI incidents that could threaten national security, aiming to share information and address common AI safety risks amid their competition for AI dominance. The dialogue focuses on preventing AI-enabled cyberattacks and emergencies impacting critical infrastructure, despite ongoing tensions and export controls between the two countries.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 12 sources have reported it between 21 Sep 2026 and 30 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new window to engage on AI safety reporting between the U.S. and China, which could lower geopolitical risks for your cross-border AI projects. Build ties with government contacts now to leverage this rare cooperation channel before tensions flare again.

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12 sources · first reported 21 Sep 2026 · latest 30 Sep 2026

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