AI crisis heightens the stakes of Xi’s visit to Washington

China’s spy chief warned that runaway AI capabilities could threaten Communist Party control.President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to begin talks on artificial intelligence safety during Trump’s visit to Beijing in the spring. WASHINGTON — A growing sense of urgency over the risks posed by artificial intelligence is adding pressure on the Trump administration to secure a diplomatic breakthrough with China when Chinese President Xi Jinping travels to the White House for a state visit next week. Expectations for a deal that establishes guardrails on AI are low on both sides, which continue to drive a headlong race...