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China Releases Global Governance Whitepaper Including AI Safety Plans
China published a global governance whitepaper on Wednesday that includes artificial intelligence cooperation proposals. Officials said the document supports open AI development and assistance to developing countries.
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China published a global governance whitepaper Wednesday that addresses artificial intelligence safety and international cooperation. Senior Chinese officials presented the document at an event in Beijing. Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, said the country is accelerating efforts to create a global AI cooperation organization and welcomes participation from other nations.
The whitepaper criticizes trade wars and stresses support for developing economies. Wang stated that artificial intelligence should serve human needs. Zhao Haibing, vice chair of China's top economic agency, criticized closed and monopolistic approaches to technology. He highlighted China's work through BRICs and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
U.S. efforts to restrict foreign access to advanced AI models continue alongside these announcements. S. models. S. models often require subscriptions, while China's approach emphasizes free or low-cost versions that can be downloaded.
China agreed last month to work on AI guardrails. Beijing has put forward multiple proposals for global AI cooperation in the past year.
