What Safeguarding Nukes Can Teach Us About Safeguarding A.I.

Last night, President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, in a lavish ceremony as he arrived for two days of closely watched negotiations.

Artificial intelligence — and what, if any, role the countries should play in regulating it as concerns mount about its risks — is expected to be on the agenda.

David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains how nuclear nonproliferation could be a model for how to protect humanity from technological catastrophe.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump greeted Mr. Xi for a state visit amid tensions.
• Video: Mr. Trump and Mr. Xi face the A.I. race.
• Analysis: As fears of A.I. catastrophe magnify, Washington stirs, but mostly slumbers.

Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

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