Chris McGuire(@ChrisRMcGuire):Very thoughtful letter from @SenatorBanks on AI strategy and how to approach talks with China. Completely agree with the below test for when cooperation is in our interest. This is exactly what led to the agreement not to use AI for nuclear launch decisions in 2024, which had been U.S. policy since 2022. "There may be limited areas where it does make sense to engage in dialogue with Chinese officials. I would recommend a simple test: if it is in America’s national interest to adopt a given AI policy unilaterally due to security concerns, even if we knew the PRC may cheat, then it is worth engaging the Chinese on the possibility of reciprocal action."

2026.05.14 21:59

Very thoughtful letter from @SenatorBanks on AI strategy and how to approach talks with China. Completely agree with the below test for when cooperation is in our interest. This is exactly what led to the agreement not to use AI for nuclear launch decisions in 2024, which had been U.S. policy since 2022. "There may be limited areas where it does make sense to engage in dialogue with Chinese officials. I would recommend a simple test: if it is in America’s national interest to adopt a given AI policy unilaterally due to security concerns, even if we knew the PRC may cheat, then it is worth engaging the Chinese on the possibility of reciprocal action."

Senator Jim Banks@SenatorBanks

2026.05.14 17:11

President Trump is right to push for an AI strategy that keeps America ahead of China while putting real guardrails in place against serious risks. As President Trump meets with Xi, AI talks with China should focus on common sense steps that make America safer, even if we have to take those steps on our own. My letter to the admin laying this out ⬇️