Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need for global unity in developing artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2024 World AI Conference in Shanghai. He highlighted that AI advancements are driving a new technological revolution and industrial transformation, but also pose challenges in areas like law, security, employment, and ethics. 🤖✨
China has been at the forefront of the intelligent revolution, actively promoting AI innovation and focusing on its security and governance. Premier Li mentioned the launch of the Global AI Governance Initiative and China’s role in the UN resolution at the 78th General Assembly, which aims to enhance international cooperation on AI capacity building. 🌐🛡️
Li called for deeper innovation cooperation, inclusive development, and bridging the digital divide to ensure AI benefits humanity as a whole. Around 1,000 international guests, including representatives from organizations, industries, universities, and research institutes, attended the conference. The Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance was also issued during the event. 📜🤝
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Chinese premier urges consensus-building among countries on AI
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