Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Trump and Xi Discuss AI Cooperation, 'Super Intelligence' Framing
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House to discuss artificial intelligence and other issues.
Trump said the meeting went very well.
Trump also said Xi seemed to like calling artificial intelligence “Super Intelligence.”
The Chinese account of the meeting focused more on cooperation than on changing the name.
Xi said the United States and China are both strong in AI.
He suggested that they share ideas instead of only competing.
Xi also said people must stay in control of AI and work together to prevent harmful uses.
The leaders discussed AI while their countries were developing new models and competing in technology.
Xi also asked the United States to oppose Taiwan independence and be careful about the Taiwan issue.
Donald Trump called his White House meeting with Xi Jinping “very productive.”
Trump said Xi appeared to support replacing “Artificial Intelligence” with “Super Intelligence.”
Xi said the United States and China should cooperate on AI rather than guard against each other.
Xi proposed dialogue about AI’s benefits and risks, along with joint efforts to prevent misuse.
Xi urged the United States to oppose “Taiwan independence” and handle the Taiwan issue cautiously.
- Who
- United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- What
- They discussed AI terminology, cooperation, risks, human oversight, misuse prevention, and Taiwan.
- When
- The talks took place on the morning of September 24 during Xi’s three-day visit; Trump made his public comments on Friday.
- Where
- The White House in the United States.
- Why
- The leaders addressed AI cooperation amid technological competition and also discussed the Taiwan issue.
Trump’s Terminology Focus
Xi’s Cooperation Focus
Naming artificial intelligence
Trump’s Terminology Focus
Trump said “Artificial Intelligence” was poorly and inaccurately named and promoted “Super Intelligence” as a more accurate term.
Xi’s Cooperation Focus
Trump said Xi appeared to like the terminology, but the Chinese account of the meeting did not explicitly confirm that Xi agreed to rename AI.
U.S.-China AI relationship
Trump’s Terminology Focus
The meeting occurred amid competition between the United States and China, including the development of new AI models and calls for oversight of Chinese open-source systems.
Xi’s Cooperation Focus
Xi emphasized cooperation, dialogue about AI’s benefits and risks, human control, and joint efforts to prevent misuse.
Taiwan
Trump’s Terminology Focus
The United States’ position on Taiwan was not detailed in the reports beyond the discussion of Xi’s request.
Xi’s Cooperation Focus
Xi urged the United States to oppose “Taiwan independence” and handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
- Meeting participants
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
- Location
- The White House
- Meeting date
- Morning of September 24
- Trump’s terminology
- Trump promoted “Super Intelligence” instead of “Artificial Intelligence.”
- Xi’s AI position
- The United States and China should draw on each other’s strengths rather than guard against each other.
- AI safeguards
- Xi called for human control, a people-centred approach, and joint efforts to prevent misuse.
- Taiwan
- Xi urged the United States to oppose “Taiwan independence” and handle the issue cautiously.
