Xi urges Trump: China-US must keep AI under human control, announces panda gift to US

President Xi Jinping met President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, urging stronger bilateral ties and emphasizing that AI development must remain under human control to serve global welfare. Xi stated that without China-US cooperation, solving many world problems would be difficult, noting their interests are deeply intertwined in areas like AI and counternarcotics.

As a friendship gesture, Xi announced two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will arrive at Zoo Atlanta in Georgia in a few days. He also proposed increased direct flights to boost travel and trade, assuring American companies of fair treatment in China while seeking similar treatment for Chinese firms in the US.

For Nigerians, this summit shapes global AI governance that will influence technology access, regulations, and partnerships worldwide. With both nations leading in AI, their agreement on human-controlled development could affect everything from tech imports to local AI initiatives. Will US-China cooperation on AI ethics create opportunities for Nigerian tech developers or impose new restrictions on AI adoption?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/24/xi-urges-trump-on-china-us-synergy-says-ai-must-be-human-controlled/