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China will offer AI training to developing countries and establish overseas cooperation centers as it seeks a larger role in governing the technology.
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China on Friday called for greater international cooperation on artificial intelligence, with President Xi Jinping opposing national security restrictions that limit access to advanced technology.
Speaking at the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Xi said AI development and governance should not be dominated by any one country.
“The development of AI should not be a solo performance by any single country, but rather a symphony of global cooperation,” Xi said.
China will offer 5,000 AI training places to developing countries over the next five years and establish international AI application cooperation centers for ASEAN, the African Union, the Arab League, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS.
Beijing will also help deploy its Mazu AI-based weather warning system in 30 countries.
Xi urged countries to avoid “overstretching” national security and placing their own security interests above those of others.
His remarks appeared aimed at Washington, which has restricted China’s access to advanced semiconductors and chipmaking equipment through export controls.
Xi also called for AI to remain under human oversight and be developed in a way that is “secure and controllable.” The faster the technology advances, he said, the greater the need for safeguards against losing control.
The speech came a day after representatives from 29 countries signed an agreement in Shanghai establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization.
The founding members include Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Brazil.
The independent intergovernmental organization will be headquartered in Shanghai and focus on AI development and governance. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres attended Thursday’s signing ceremony.
Xi described its establishment as an important milestone and part of China’s effort to respond to demands from developing countries for wider access to AI.
