US-China SI Dialogue
U.S.-China Super Intelligence (SI) Dialogue and AI incident communication channel
Key dates
- Introduced
- n/a
- Signed or adopted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Effective
- n/a
- Next step
- None scheduled
Scope
The two governments only; no binding obligations.
Penalties
No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.
What it requires
- Set up a bilateral communication channel for SI related incidents
- Hold a dialogue on SI risks and benefits, with the next exchange by November 2026
- Chip export controls are not part of the mechanism, according to the US Trade Representative
Sources
- China, US to open AI communication channel after summit, White House says Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2026
- China and U.S. agree to establish AI safety channel and continue trade and military talks PBS NewsHour
- US-China AI Deal Explained: Super Intelligence Dialogue and AI Hotline Second Talent · Sep 28, 2026