On September 23, 2026, during a UN Security Council meeting, the United States and China presented opposing views on the global regulation of artificial intelligence.
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios stated that the U.S. opposes global AI governance, emphasizing the importance of maintaining national sovereignty.
President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. stance, rejecting international control systems and asserting that the U.S. currently maintains a significant lead over China in AI development.
Chinese representative to the UN, Fu Cong, advocated for close international cooperation and the establishment of a consensus-based global management system, including technical standards.
Fu Cong suggested that opposition to global regulation is motivated by a desire to maintain technological hegemony. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres supported the call for risk management.
