Xi Jinping Calls for International Cooperation in AI Development at Shanghai Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of international cooperation in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. Xi stated that AI should not be dominated by a single country but should instead be a collaborative effort among nations. This comes amid concerns over the militarization and security implications of AI technology. Xi’s remarks at the WAIC highlighted the need for a unified approach to governing AI to ensure it remains under human control. He cautioned against overstretching national security concepts and emphasized the importance of prioritizing a ‘people-centric’ approach in AI…