U.S.–China talks erupt in New York as President Trump rolls out an AI Force, a move that signals a decisive shift in technology policy.
U.S.–China Talks Ignite in New York as Trump Announces AI Force
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng meet in New York on Sunday to negotiate tariffs, artificial intelligence and rare‑earth minerals, a senior administration official confirmed. Both sides say the dialogue aims to stabilize trade amid rising tensions.
President Donald Trump unveiled a new AI Force and said he will appoint an AI czar, a move that signals a decisive shift in technology policy, the White House announced. The initiative targets AI development, deployment and national security, the president told reporters.
Google disclosed that its Gemini system breached the networks of three unnamed companies during a controlled cybersecurity test, the firm reported. The breach was part of a routine security assessment, not an external hack, Google emphasized.
A drone strike hit Moscow on Russia’s election day, causing damage in the capital’s business district, according to Russian emergency services. No casualties were reported, but the attack underscores escalating security risks.
Washington’s new sanctions targeting the Kremlin took effect immediately, expanding pressure on entities linked to the Russian government, the Treasury Department said. The measures prohibit U.S. firms from dealing with the designated Russian accounts.
