China Recommends Nurturing Global Cooperation on AI
China has called for stronger global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), just days after the United States announced a plan to reduce regulations in the field. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said countries need to work together to manage the rapid growth of AI while also keeping it safe. Li described AI as a new engine for economic growth but warned that its development comes with serious risks. He said the world must find a balance between progress and security. According to him, there needs to be a global agreement on…