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US and China Establish New AI Safety Channel Amid Ongoing Tariff Talks

On September 26, 2026, the United States and China announced the creation of a new AI safety channel to enhance cooperation on AI security. The agreement also included a commitment to continue discussions on reducing tariffs. The developments followed President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

The US and China agreed to work together on AI security, with a specific focus on establishing a channel for reporting AI-related incidents. This initiative was reported by The West Australian. Additionally, the two nations pledged to continue talks on reducing tariffs, a point also highlighted by The West Australian. Hürriyet Daily News noted the opening of an AI incident reporting channel, though the article's excerpt was brief and did not elaborate further on the specifics of the agreement or its implications.

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IndependentThe West AustralianSep 26, 04:21 PM
China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

The US and China will work together on AI security and have agreed to continue talks on reducing tariffs following President ‌Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

IndependentHürriyet Daily NewsSep 26, 12:12 PM
US, China agree to open AI incident reporting channel - Hürriyet Daily News

US, China agree to open AI incident reporting channel  Hürriyet Daily News