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AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit. (2026, September 18). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ai-expected-loom-large-trump-xi-summit/

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President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to discuss various issues, including growing worries over the security implications of artificial intelligence. CBS News' Margaret Brennan reports on this development as part of her coverage for "Face the Nation."
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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 focused largely on AI regulation amid escalating tensions over advancements in artificial intelligence technology. The meeting aimed to address mutual concerns about the risks associated with rapid AI development but ended with both sides maintaining their positions, despite attempts by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize "equality" and "reciprocity." Chinese state media highlighted the high-level reception Xi received at the White House as a sign of equality between the two nations, while US officials viewed reciprocity more transactionally. This divergence in interpretation has led to skepticism about whether genuine progress was made regarding AI guardrails or broader diplomatic cooperation.

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President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
🔮 President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence.
2026-09-19 · CBS News
AI expected to loom large over Trump-Xi summit · assertive framing

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President Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, D.C., on Thursday amid mounting concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence. asserted
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CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more. asserted
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