U.S. AI Promotion in Asia After Trump-Xi Meeting Highlights Competition

Following a meeting between President Trump and President Xi, the U.S. is intensifying efforts to promote American AI technology in Asia. A State Department official mentioned workshops hosted by U.S. tech companies at APEC's digital week in July, focusing on sectors like food traceability and biotech. There is ongoing collaboration among APEC economies, but specifics about participating U.S. companies were not disclosed. Discussions regarding the safe development of AI between the U.S. and China have been confirmed but lack precise timelines.