China's Xi calls for step up of global effort in AI, as US curbs squeeze China's tech access
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for global cooperation in AI development at a conference in Shanghai, criticizing US-led technology restrictions. He announced plans to provide AI training and meteorological systems to developing nations to foster international partnerships.
Why it matters
This highlights the intensifying geopolitical competition between the US and China over AI dominance and the strategic use of technology as a tool for diplomatic influence in the Global South.
SHANGHAI — Development and governance of artificial intelligence should be a global effort, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday, while reiterating China's objections to what he called the "overstretching" of national security concerns.
The article reports on Xi's statements while providing context regarding US restrictions, maintaining a balanced journalistic tone.
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