Trump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say

# Plain English Summary The US and China are trying to set up a direct phone line to warn each other if their AI systems go wrong, which sounds good in theory—but experts worry it won't actually work because the two countries don't trust each other. Trump's administration is simultaneously blocking China from buying the computer chips it needs for AI development while accusing Chinese companies of theft, making China skeptical that safety talks are genuine rather than just another way to slow down their AI progress. Without real trust between the two superpowers, this safety agreement could easily fall apart when tensions rise.