China is expanding its influence over the future of artificial intelligence, rivaling the US in the process. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, President Xi Jinping promoted international cooperation, wider access to AI tools, and stricter global rules for managing the technology.
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Xi argued that AI should not be controlled by a small group of countries or companies. China highlighted open-source development, training programs for developing nations, and plans to provide AI-powered technology to countries with fewer resources. Chinese companies are releasing increasingly advanced systems while Beijing works to strengthen partnerships with other countries.
China is also supporting a new international cooperation group focused on AI access, shared standards, and risk management. However, the country continues to enforce strict domestic controls and may restrict access to some advanced technologies when national security concerns arise.
Original reporting: WMAL (Washington DC) — read the source article.
