# Xi says US and China have obligation to manage AI

Digest AI · Policy & Regulation · published 2026-09-24T21:00:49Z

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## Summary

At a White House summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the United States and China have the responsibility to manage the development of artificial intelligence.

The statement was made on Thursday during a meeting that brought together leaders from both nations. Xi framed the two countries as "leading nations" in AI, implying a shared duty to guide the technology toward beneficial outcomes.

## Key points

- Xi Jinping said US and China have obligation to manage AI
- Statement made at White House summit
- Both nations called "leading nations" in AI

## Why it matters

The comment highlights the need for joint governance of AI, suggesting potential cooperation or tension over global AI standards.

## Sources

1. [At a White House summit, Xi Jinping says the US and China have "the capability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for good" as "leading nations" in AI](https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6109283-xi-china-us-ai-responsibility-trump) (thehill.com, 2026-09-24)

Part of the developing story: [China's AI Governance Push Against US Hegemony](https://digestai.news/thread/xi-pledges-china-led-brics-ai-open-source-community-and-digital-ecosystem) (2 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Xi says US and China have obligation to manage AI", 24 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/xi-says-us-and-china-have-obligation-to-manage-ai

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