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Trump Rejects US-China Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence, Renames It “Super Intelligence”
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Trump Rejects US-China Cooperation on AI
President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States will not “put on brakes” for artificial intelligence (AI) and that the nation should not cooperate with China on the technology. Speaking as he left the White House on Saturday, Trump said the U.S. He added that the administration will rename AI “super intelligence” (SI) in official communications. The comment came after a three-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which Trump said the two leaders discussed the preferred terminology but did not reach a broader AI agreement. The White House announced that the two countries have established a bilateral communication channel for AI incidents, though Beijing offered no immediate comment.
Background: Growing Calls for AI Regulation
U.S. lawmakers and CEOs of several major tech firms have publicly urged a slowdown in AI development, warning that unchecked progress could pose existential risks. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, in his UN General Assembly address, called for “guardrails” on AI to ensure accountability. Despite this pressure, Trump dismissed the concerns as “hoaxes,” likening them to climate-change denial and the alleged Russian election-interference investigation.
Official Statements & Responses
- Trump’s administration: Declared that AI will be referred to as “super intelligence” and emphasized that the U.S. will maintain its competitive edge without joint development with China.
- Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Issued a statement saying China “respects” Washington’s shift in phrasing from artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” and urged continued exchanges and consensus-building.
- UN Secretary-General: Urged global leaders to enact safeguards on AI development, warning that unchecked advancement could endanger the world.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When they wanna put on brakes, it’s just like everybody’s going to be dead. You’re all supposed to be dead now, because of global warming. It’s like Russia, Russia, Russia hoax. All of these different hoaxes,” — Donald Trump, united states president
- “And we’re going to keep it that way.” — Donald Trump, united states president
- “We didn’t spend that much time talking about it,” — Donald Trump, united states president
These remarks illustrate the administration’s stance that regulatory proposals are intended to hinder U.S. progress, while Chinese officials signal a willingness to discuss terminology but stop short of committing to joint policy. The divergence underscores a widening gap between calls for international AI governance and the current U.S. policy direction.