Xi told the World AI Conference that China will push to shape global AI governance. He proposed Shanghai as the hub for an international cooperation body.
China’s leader Xi Jinping expressed Beijing’s intention to strengthen its role in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, aiming to unite the international community around these efforts.
The statement came during the World Conference on Artificial Intelligence, which began in Shanghai, and marked Xi’s first appearance at this forum.
China’s stance on global AI regulation
Xi Jinping emphasized that innovations in artificial intelligence are advancing rapidly today, and it is important that the development of technology remains under human control.
always remain under human control
– World Conference on Artificial Intelligence
It was also noted that as a responsible major country, China strives to provide international public goods related to artificial intelligence.
as a responsible major country, China always strives to provide international public goods related to artificial intelligence
– World Conference on Artificial Intelligence
Xi also stressed that the development of artificial intelligence should not become a solo performance by one country, but should become a symphony of international cooperation.
the development of AI should not be a solo performance by one country, but should be a symphony of international cooperation
– World Conference on Artificial Intelligence
He also noted that Shanghai will become the headquarters of a new international organization for AI cooperation, an agreement to establish which was signed by conference participants.
uniting the international community to actively promote the development and governance of artificial intelligence
– World Conference on Artificial Intelligence
In the context of the US‑China race for leadership in AI, the country’s leader appears to have taken the initiative to shape international rules for the use of this technology and set corresponding standards.
According to WAICO, participants from 29 countries at the World Conference in Shanghai signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization WAICO.
Thus, China aims to lead the global development of artificial intelligence, emphasizing responsible cooperation and the creation of international standards.
