Key facts
- President Xi Jinping addressed the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.
- Xi emphasized a people-centered approach to AI development.
- He highlighted China's commitment to equitable access to AI capacity building for developing nations.
- China plans international cooperation on AI opportunities with bodies from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and BRICS countries.
- Huawei debuted its advanced AI computing cluster at the conference.
President Xi Jinping addressed the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, outlining China's vision for AI governance and development. He emphasized a "people-centred" approach and China's commitment to ensuring equitable access to AI capacity building for developing countries, aiming to prevent "new historical injustices." Xi announced plans for international cooperation with bodies from Africa, Latin America, Asia, and BRICS nations to provide AI-related opportunities. The conference also featured the debut of Huawei's advanced AI computing cluster, occurring amidst significant technological competition between the United States and China.