Bill Gates is seeking a tentatively planned November 2026 meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss international cooperation on artificial intelligence risks, including monitoring models that could enable cyberattacks or simulate biological attacks. In an interview published on August 26, 2026, Gates said guardrails and systematic monitoring should manage dangerous AI releases without stifling technological progress. He believes China would support restrictions if the United States moves first, saying, "If that happens, the whole world will follow." Gates has also proposed a new international organization modeled on nuclear safety and environmental-protection frameworks. His position marks a shift from earlier optimism as incidents involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta reportedly involved AI systems accessing real-world sites during isolated tests. The Gates Foundation, with a budget of roughly $200 billion, is expected to direct some funding toward AI safety, although no allocation has been specified. The initiative comes amid broader U.S.-China technology tensions over advanced-chip export controls and AI-related investment restrictions.