China and the US are competing for AI dominance but have shared concerns over safety

The U.S. and China, while competing intensely for AI dominance, are engaging in preliminary talks to establish a communication and notification mechanism for AI incidents that could affect national security, reflecting a rare area for cooperation despite broader tensions. The discussion includes concerns over AI-related risks to critical infrastructure and potential efforts to jointly manage AI emergencies.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI Frontier Models, and 11 sources have reported it between 15 Sep 2026 and 1 Oct 2026.