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WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's counteroffensive is "not a stalemate" even if it is not progressing fast enough, White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday. Kirby made the remarks when asked about the pace of Ukraine's counteroffensive in a press briefing. The White House national security spokesman said Washington would "make sure that they (Ukrainians) have the kinds of tools and capabilities they need to stay on the move." The U.S. Department of Defense announced $400 million in additional security assistance for Ukraine earlier this week, including air defense missiles, armored vehicles and small drones. Reporting by Kanishka Singh and Trevor Hunnicutt in Washington; Editing by Heather Timmons and Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: John Kirby, Kirby, Zelenskiy, it's, They're, Washington, Antony Blinken, Kanishka Singh, Trevor Hunnicutt, Heather Timmons, Grant McCool Organizations: White House, U.S . Department of Defense, Thomson Locations: United States, Ukraine, Russia, Washington

[1/2] Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he meets with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (not pictured) in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, June 19, 2023. Biden also said Xi was very embarrassed when a suspected Chinese spy balloon was blown off course over U.S. airspace early this year, making a personal comment on the Chinese leader when Blinken said on Monday the "chapter" should be closed. It was unclear why Biden made the comments on Xi - China's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong after he secured a precedent-breaking third term as president and head of the Communist Party. Biden said on Tuesday that Xi had been concerned by the so-called Quad strategic security group, which includes Japan, Australia, India and the United States. The U.S. president said he previously told Xi the U.S. was not trying to encircle China with the Quad.

Persons: Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken, Leah Millis, Joe Biden, Biden, Xi, Blinken, Mao Zedong, John Kerry, Narendra Modi, Trevor Hunnicutt, Ryan Woo, Kanishka Singh, Stephen Coates Organizations: U.S, of, People, REUTERS, Communist Party, Indian, Thomson Locations: Beijing, China, , California, BEIJING, California, Washington, Japan, Australia, India, United States, U.S

SAN FRANCISCO, June 20 (Reuters) - The risks of artificial intelligence to national security and the economy need to be addressed, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, adding he would seek expert advice. "My administration is committed to safeguarding Americans' rights and safety while protecting privacy, to addressing bias and misinformation, to making sure AI systems are safe before they are released," Biden said at an event in San Francisco. Biden met a group of civil society leaders and advocates, who have previously criticized the influence of major tech companies, to discuss artificial intelligence. Biden has also recently discussed the issue of AI with other world leaders, including British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak whose government will later this year hold a first global summit on artificial intelligence safety. Biden is expected to discuss the topic with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing U.S. visit.

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Tristan Harris, Joy Buolamwini, Rob Reich, Rishi Sunak, Narendra Modi, Trevor Hunnicutt, Kanishka Singh, Chris Reese, Alistair Bell, Matthew Lewis Organizations: FRANCISCO, Center for Humane Technology, Stanford University, Regulators, British, Indian, European Union, European Commission, Thomson Locations: San Francisco, U.S

WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - The White House said on Wednesday that Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson "is not credible," after the right-wing commentator showed footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks on the U.S. Capitol that portrayed rioters as peaceful. "We also agree with what Fox News's own attorneys and executives have now repeatedly stressed in multiple courts of law: that Tucker Carlson is not credible," Bates added. The Biden White House has tread carefully in its criticism of Fox's coverage of the 2020 election and its aftermath in the past, sometimes citing the Hatch Act that prevents administration officials from speaking about campaign-related matters. Carlson has defended his decision to run the footage, saying it was needed for transparency. Supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying the outcome of the 2020 elections.

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