Commentary: The U.S. and China Are Locked in an AI Prisoner’s Dilemma

President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to the United States and his high-level reception by U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a vital reduction in mutual suspicion between the two superpowers.

While this diplomatic thaw bodes well for bilateral cooperation, the most critical issue for global economic and security development over the long term is establishing an appropriate regulatory framework for artificial intelligence.