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When Trump and Xi meet they will discuss AI. 'Track Two' talks are already buzzing

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An informal network of dialogues at think tanks and universities is bringing together experts from the U.S. and China to talk about the shared perils of AI — and possible paths forward.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:14:15 UTC.

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