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US and China Leaders Urged to Address AI Risks Amid Calls for Treaty

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Rep. Ro Khanna has called for a treaty between the US and China to address the risks associated with AI development, highlighting the lack of urgency from both countries' leaders. He has reached out to Chinese AI companies, including DeepSeek, Alibaba, and Moonshot AI, requesting information on their efforts to manage AI risks and implement safety measures. Khanna's initiative follows a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where AI was discussed but not adequately addressed.

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Khanna's letters to Chinese AI companies represent a new push for accountability and safety measures in AI development amid growing concerns over AI risks.

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Khanna has called for a treaty between the US and China to keep AI from wreaking havoc on the world.

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Khanna requested the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to assess the US response to AI risks.

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Khanna's letters to Chinese AI companies ask for documentation about their efforts to achieve superintelligence and recursive self-improvement.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders has similarly called for an AI treaty between the countries.

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