Key Takeaways:
- China proposes global AI body for unified development & safety
- Premier Li Qiang warns of fragmented AI governance
- Push comes as U.S.-China tensions over AI tech escalate
- Calls for open collaboration despite export curbs and chip bans
At the opening of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a bold proposal: a global AI cooperation organization. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and geopolitics, Li warned that current governance is too fragmented to handle its pace or power.
His pitch comes amid growing U.S.-China tech tensions. Washington has tightened export controls on AI chips, fearing potential military use. Yet, China continues to make strides in AI development—sparking concern and curiosity in equal measure.
Premier Li called AI the “new engine for growth,” but said real innovation requires international collaboration. He emphasized the need to overcome bottlenecks like chip shortages and talent restrictions through coordinated, open innovation.
The message is clear: in the race for AI dominance, China doesn’t just want to compete—it wants to lead the rules of the game.