China launches global AI governance push

China launches global AI governance push

China has advanced a new push on global AI governance with a strong focus on developing countries. In Shanghai, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the creation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, backed by 29 other countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Xi said the initiative is meant to strengthen international cooperation on AI development and governance. He also pledged 5,000 AI training and seminar opportunities for developing countries over the next five years and proposed joint AI application cooperation centers with several regional and multilateral groupings, including ASEAN, the League of Arab States, the African Union, CELAC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and BRICS.

Key Events

  • Xi Jinping announced a new global AI governance initiative aimed largely at the Global South.
  • China and 29 other countries, mostly from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, established the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in Shanghai.
  • Xi said China would offer 5,000 AI training and seminar opportunities for developing countries over the next five years.
  • China plans joint AI application cooperation centers with ASEAN, the League of Arab States, the African Union, CELAC, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and BRICS.

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He said the country is working across the full technology stack rather than focusing on a single layer. The goal, according to the ministry, is to strengthen Indonesia’s role in AI development at the global level.

Key Events

  • Deputy Minister Nezar Patria speaks in Yogyakarta on Thursday, August 13.
  • He presents a five-layer AI strategy covering energy, infrastructure, chips, talent, and applications.
  • The government says it wants to develop capacity across the full AI ecosystem.
  • Indonesia states it aims to become a significant global AI player rather than only a user.