Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of international cooperation in artificial intelligence development during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Friday. Xi promoted a 'people-centred' approach to AI technology, stressing that it should not be dominated by any single country.
Key Takeaways
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized international cooperation in artificial intelligence during his keynote address at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. He stressed a 'people-centred' approach to AI technology and announced China's plans to cooperate with developing countries, including providing 5,000 AI training opportunities over five years.
- Xi Jinping called for global cooperation in AI development during his speech at the WAIC conference.
- China will provide 5,000 AI training opportunities to developing countries over the next five years.
- A new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) was launched with 29 member countries.
- Xi criticized U.S. restrictions on advanced computing chips and semiconductors as 'overstretching' national security concerns.
- China will expand AI cooperation with international organizations such as ASEAN, the League of Arab States, the African Union, and BRICS countries.
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High ConsensusAll 6 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Ai Cooperation Organization | Broad Agreement | 29 countries signed agreement to establish WAICO | |
| Ai Training Opportunities For Developing Countries | Broad Agreement | China will provide 5,000 AI training opportunities over five years | |
| Xi's Criticism Of U.s. National Security Concerns In Ai | Broad Agreement | Xi criticized 'overstretching' of national security concept in AI |
Ai Cooperation Organization
Broad Agreement29 countries signed agreement to establish WAICO
Ai Training Opportunities For Developing Countries
Broad AgreementChina will provide 5,000 AI training opportunities over five years
Xi's Criticism Of U.s. National Security Concerns In Ai
Broad AgreementXi criticized 'overstretching' of national security concept in AI
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According to Reuters, Xi spoke about China's role in ensuring equitable access to AI capacity-building for developing countries to prevent the creation of 'new historical injustices.' He announced China's plans to cooperate with international bodies, including from Africa, Latin America, Asia and BRICS countries, to provide AI-related opportunities. Al Jazeera reported that Xi said, 'AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country, but a symphony of international cooperation.'
CNBC noted that Xi positioned China as a partner in artificial intelligence to the Global South. He announced that China will provide developing countries with 5,000 opportunities in AI training and seminar programs, as well as develop AI cooperation with various blocs, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the League of Arab States and the African Union.
Xi also urged strengthening risk awareness to ensure that AI remains 'secure and controllable' and is always under human control. He called for opposing 'overstretching the national security concept in the field of AI or placing one country's security over that of others.' This comes amid ongoing tensions between China and the U.S. over export controls on advanced computing chips and semiconductors.
According to NPR, Xi reiterated China's objections to what he called the 'overstretching' of national security concerns in AI during his speech at the conference, which was attended by leaders from Kazakhstan, Cambodia, Thailand, and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres. Over the next five years, China will provide 5,000 training opportunities on artificial intelligence to developing countries.
China will expand AI cooperation with international organizations such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the League of Arab States, the African Union, and BRICS countries. Xi promised to provide access for 30 countries to a Chinese-developed AI meteorological system that offers early warning systems. Additionally, NPR reported that 29 countries signed an agreement with China to establish a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.
The new coalition of nations, called the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), includes several major Global South nations such as Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia, South Africa, Senegal, Russia and Pakistan. The inter-governmental organisation was formally formed on July 16th with its headquarters in Shanghai.
The conference showcased cutting-edge technology that rivals the prowess of the US. China's advanced tech includes Huawei's powerful AI computing system, the Atlas 950 SuperPoD, and open-source AI models like DeepSeek which are seen as appealing and often more affordable than U.S. AI models.
Xi's speech can be seen as a signal that China can be a reliable partner to the developing world, or 'Global South' countries. He emphasized that China will not let America monopolize AI technology.
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