Global AI tensions are rising as former President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping prepare to meet and discuss AI safety risks. Both leaders have stated that slowing AI development is unnecessary, and the US and China view each other as obstacles to any global pause. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to talk about AI threats, and reports now suggest Bessent could become Trump's AI czar. The Treasury Department has not commented on the reports.
Key Takeaways
- Trump and Xi are set to meet to discuss AI safety risks
- Both leaders oppose slowing AI development
- Scott Bessent may become Trump's AI czar
- Bessent recently met with China's He Lifeng on AI threats
- A new UK-US AI and Autonomy partnership was announced at UNGA
- Asia Pacific economies could cut trade costs by about 11% with AI
- Rabbit launched OS3, a cross-platform AI agent for everyday screens
- Secure Passage released Truman 2.0, a physical AI operating system
- Law schools are split on banning or requiring AI tools
- Robin Williams' daughter criticized AI fake videos of his face
AI doomsday fears grow as Trump and Xi prepare to meet
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet to discuss AI safety risks. Both leaders have said slowing AI development is not needed. The US and China see each other as obstacles to any global pause. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with China's He Lifeng to discuss an AI incident alert system. Past warnings have not slowed the AI industry.
Scott Bessent may become Trump's AI czar, source says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent could become President Donald Trump's AI czar. A source familiar with the discussions confirmed this possibility. Trump has downplayed AI risks and opposes extra regulation. Bessent recently met with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng to talk about AI threats. Treasury did not comment on the reports.
Akto named a pioneer in Gartner AI security report
Akto was named a Pioneer in the 2026 Gartner Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security. The company focuses on Agentic AI Security and MCP Security. Gartner identified three key areas including automated AI discovery and runtime defense. Akto offers two main products, Atlas and Argus, to help companies manage AI security. The company has also been named a Sample Vendor for AI Security Testing.
UK and US fire torpedo from undersea drone at UNGA
The UK fired a US torpedo from a Plymouth-made undersea drone named Excalibur. The historic live firing happened in UK waters and was the first of its kind. Prime Minister Andy Burnham traveled to New York for the UN General Assembly to discuss AI and global security. He announced a new UK-US AI and Autonomy partnership. The work builds on the AUKUS partnership with Australia.
UW-Whitewater uses AI avatar to train future teachers
Education majors at UW-Whitewater practice teaching math with an AI-powered student named DAImian. Students wear virtual reality glasses to interact with the avatar in a realistic but safe setting. Professor Ozgul Kartal said the tool helps students adapt when a learner struggles. Chancellor Corey King presented the AI avatar idea to the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents in December 2025. Other programs are also exploring similar AI training tools.
Rabbit returns with AI agent app OS3 for everyday screens
Rabbit, an AI startup, launched OS3, a cross-platform AI agent that works on the screens you already use. This is a shift from their earlier attempt with a dedicated smart speaker device. OS3 uses Rabbit's proprietary AI to learn your habits and anticipate your needs over time. The company is already working with major clients to integrate OS3 into their systems.
Robin Williams daughter slams AI fake videos of his face
Zelda Williams criticized AI-generated videos that falsely show her late father Robin Williams discussing conspiracy theories. She called the clips misleading and disrespectful and asked fans not to share them. She also blamed X, formerly Twitter, for being a cesspool of bots and misinformation. Robin Williams' trust restricts exploitation of his likeness for 25 years after his death.
Asia Pacific economies turn to AI to make trade faster
A new report highlights how AI and digital innovation can reduce trade costs and friction across Asia and the Pacific. The region has made progress on digitalizing trade, but results are uneven between developed and developing economies. Fully digitalizing cross-border procedures could cut average trade costs by about 11 percent. A United Nations treaty called CPTA helps countries work together on paperless trade standards.
Trenholm State Community College holds AI literacy training
Trenholm State Community College hosted a training session focused on AI literacy. Officials said the new technology is here to stay and that learning how to use AI safely and wisely is important. The event aimed to help people understand AI better.
Law schools split on banning laptops and requiring AI tools
Law schools across the United States are taking different approaches to AI in the classroom. Some professors are banning laptops, phones and generative AI to encourage independent thinking. Others are requiring students to use AI tools in their classes. The goal is to help law students learn how to use AI effectively while still developing strong critical thinking skills.
Secure Passage launches Truman 2.0 physical AI operating system
Secure Passage released Truman 2.0, an Identity-First Physical AI Operating System that helps organizations monitor and secure physical spaces in real time. The platform links identities, locations, cameras, sensors, robots, drones and other systems into one intelligent layer. It uses identity as the main way to organize information instead of devices or alarms. Truman 2.0 works with existing security tools so organizations do not need to replace their current equipment.
Sources
- The world freaked out about AI doomsday. Now what?
- US Treasury secretary could take on AI czar role, source says
- Akto Named a Pioneer in the 2026 Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for AI Application Security -- Startup Vendors
- Prime Minister drives global work on artificial intelligence at UNGA as UK and US make history with firing from undersea drone
- UW-Whitewater education majors use AI-powered 'student' to learn to teach math
- Rabbit Is Back, This Time With an AI Agent App
- ‘Have Some Shame’: Robin Williams’ Daughter Slams AI Videos Using Him to Push Conspiracies
- Trading Smarter: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation for Seamless and Sustainable Trade in Asia and the Pacific
- Trenholm State Community College hosts A.I. literacy training
- Law Schools Are Banning Laptops in One Class and Requiring AI in the Next
- Secure Passage Launches Truman 2.0, the Identity-First Physical AI Operating System
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