China has launched a global artificial intelligence (AI) alliance aimed at strengthening international cooperation and developing regulations for the safe use of the technology.
Al Jazeera reported on Friday, July 17, that Chinese President Xi Jinping called on countries at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai to work together on AI development and ensure that no single country dominates the technology.
Xi said AI development should not become “the exclusive endeavor of a single country,” but should instead be the result of international cooperation.
He also emphasized a human-centered approach to AI and stressed the importance of maintaining human oversight of the technology.
According to the report, the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO) was officially established on July 16. Its 29 founding members include Indonesia, Brazil, Malaysia, South Africa, Senegal, Russia, and Pakistan.
China said the organization was created to promote cooperation among countries and develop regulatory frameworks to ensure AI is used safely and for the benefit of humanity.
The initiative comes as China and the United States continue to compete for leadership in the rapidly advancing field of artificial intelligence.
