U.S. and China to launch AI incident hotline

United States and China have agreed to create a dedicated communication channel for artificial intelligence incidents, the White House announced on Friday, September 25, 2026. The channel will allow the two sides to exchange information quickly if an AI system causes unintended damage or poses a safety risk. The move follows a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where they also launched a U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue to discuss the risks and benefits of the technology. Both leaders chose the term “Super Intelligence” to frame the conversation, moving away from the generic label AI. ## Leaders' Remarks Trump told reporters before the talks that SI would be a major discussion point but he wanted to keep the debate open, echoing a similar stance he posted on social media saying “That is China's position also.” Xi, speaking at the White House on Thursday, urged both nations to manage their rivalry responsibly and keep AI under human control, stressing the shared capability and responsibility to develop AI for good. ## Upcoming Steps The next round of the SI Dialogue is scheduled for November, and the bilateral incident channel is expected to be operational soon after the summit. The White House fact sheet noted that technical teams from both countries will staff the channel to verify reports in real time. Both sides said the initiative shows a willingness to cooperate despite broader strategic competition.