US-China AI safety talks stall over definition of 'serious' incidents

Washington and Beijing agree on the need to prevent AI misuse but differ on what constitutes a 'serious' safety incident, complicating a proposed bilateral communication mechanism. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed cooperation on AI risks while acknowledging fundamental differences. The definitional gap could delay or dilute the effectiveness of any formal dialogue.

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