May 13, 2026 3:12 PM
Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
U.S. President Donald Trump will put artificial intelligence at the forefront of talks this week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, a first that highlights the technology's strategic heft but substantive commitments are unlikely, said two U.S. officials with knowledge of preparations. Trump's Beijing visit unfolds as the U.S.-China AI rivalry intensifies into a contest some observers have compared to a Cold War-style nuclear arms race. Pressure to engage has grown after Claude maker Anthropic's la...