China Calls for Strengthened International AI Governance at UN Meeting

China urged the international community to collaborate on AI governance during a UN Security Council meeting.

Emphasized the importance of inclusivity for developing countries in global AI decision-making.

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China urged the international community to collaborate on AI governance during a UN Security Council meeting.

Emphasized the importance of inclusivity for developing countries in global AI decision-making.

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At a high-level UN Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, highlighted the transformative potential of AI as both a driver of social progress and a source of risks to fairness and global security.

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China called for:

1. Strengthening international cooperation in AI governance.
2. Increasing the representation and voice of developing countries in global AI discussions.
3. Ensuring AI development aligns with common human values and is safe, reliable, and fair.

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The meeting, attended by UN Secretary-General Guterres, underscored the need for collective efforts to prevent AI misuse while leveraging its benefits for global good.

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China’s statement reflects a growing recognition of AI’s dual potential as a tool for progress and a potential source of global instability. Strengthened international AI governance could mitigate risks and foster equitable development of the technology.

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