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President Xi calls for AI cooperation with United States

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China's President has told Donald Trump that their countries have a responsibility to ensure that AI remains under human control. President Xi was speaking during talks at the White House on the first full day of his state visit. We hear from a former US government adviser on artificial intelligence.

Also on the programme: daily migrant crossings from France reach their highest level this year; and the Kenyan elephants making their own medicine.
24 Sep 6PM English United Kingdom TV & Film

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