President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any partnership with China for developing artificial intelligence, saying such cooperation would amount to “giving away secrets” to the United States’ largest economic rival.
During the launch of America.gov—an AI‑powered portal meant to streamline access to U.S. government services—Trump emphasized that the U.S. “is leading by a lot” in AI, and he does not want to “mix it up” with China or any other competitor.
The statement follows President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House last week, when the two leaders announced a new AI dialogue and a communications channel to avoid misunderstandings over AI incidents. Yet Trump made clear that no joint venture or shared research will be permitted.
Domestic scrutiny over AI’s risks is mounting. A recent poll found that two out of three Americans believe there is at least a moderate risk that AI could threaten humanity. Almost half of Trump’s supporters (44%) expressed a desire to pause AI development entirely. Nonetheless, the president frequently dismisses safety concerns, likening them to a “hoax” and comparing them to what he calls the “global warming scam.”
Donald Trump speaking at the launch of America.gov, an AI‑powered web portal for U.S. government services
