China’s Xi Jinping Wants AI to Be Open to the World—and Out of America’s Control In his recent address to the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined a vision for artificial intelligence development that is open, collaborative, and governed by international norms.
On its surface, this approach appears inclusive, with multiple nations working together on AI challenges and opportunities. However, a closer examination reveals a more complex picture.
Xi's call for international cooperation on AI development is not new; what is notable is the assumption that China will lead this effort.