Beijing just became the epicenter of the global AI conversation as the Second AI Capacity Building Workshop launched at Tsinghua University! 🌍🤝 Over 40 countries and international orgs—including ASEAN and the African Union—are joining forces to tackle AI’s biggest challenges. Think ‘Avengers assemble’ but for tech diplomacy!
Why This Matters to YOU
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu highlighted President Xi Jinping’s Global AI Governance Initiative, calling it a playbook to make AI a ‘public good for all humanity.’ 🚀 Translation: They’re pushing for fair, open AI development that benefits everyone—not just Silicon Valley giants.
Global South Gets a Boost
Zambia’s UN rep Chola Milambo shouted out China’s leadership in boosting AI skills in developing nations. The workshop will help bridge the digital divide, ensuring the Global South isn’t left behind in the tech race. 💡
UN Backing & Next Steps
UN tech envoy Amandeep Singh Gill praised China’s push for AI cooperation via a landmark UN resolution. The workshop will focus on training, funding, and joint research to turn AI dreams into reality. 📈✨
This isn’t just talk—last year’s Shanghai workshop already kickstarted projects worldwide. Stay tuned as Beijing writes the next chapter in AI’s global story!
