In a world where AI could reshape everything from TikTok algorithms to climate solutions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi dropped a take at the UN: 'AI should never become a tool for maintaining hegemony.' Speaking at a high-level meeting in New York, Wang outlined China’s vision for ethical tech that prioritizes people over power struggles.
Human-Centric AI: No Room for ‘Skynet’ Vibes
Wang emphasized China’s push for AI that’s 'safe, controllable, and always under human oversight' – think less Terminator, more sustainable innovation. ‘We’re building traceable systems you can trust,’ he said, while advocating green AI to boost eco-friendly development.
3 Rules for the Global AI Playground
Wang’s blueprint for responsible AI governance:
Create balanced global rules (no solo players!)
Nurture open, inclusive environments
Share benefits equally through multilateralism
With AI scaling faster than K-pop fandoms, Wang stressed this isn’t just China’s challenge: ‘It’s a make-or-break moment requiring collective action.’ Could this speech spark a new era of tech diplomacy?
Wang Yi: AI Should Empower People, Not Power, China Urges Global Unity
take at the UN: 'AI should never become a tool for maintaining hegemony.' Speaking at a high-level meeting in New York, Wang outlined China’s vision for ethical tech that prioritizes people over power struggles.
Create balanced global rules (no solo players!)
Nurture open, inclusive environments
Share benefits equally through multilateralism
