China has proposed the creation of a global organization dedicated to cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), calling for international collaboration on both development and safety frameworks.
The announcement was made on Saturday by Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.
Describing AI as a new engine for global economic growth, Li stressed that international governance in the field remains fragmented. He urged nations to coordinate their efforts and work towards establishing a widely accepted global framework for AI regulation.
The three-day event gathers top industry leaders and policymakers amid intensifying tech competition between China and the United States, the world's two largest economies.
With AI emerging as a critical strategic domain, the conference reflects growing global concerns over how the technology is governed, accessed, and deployed.
Premier Li stated that significant differences remain between countries regarding regulatory philosophies and institutional standards for AI. He called for urgent efforts to develop a global AI governance framework that enjoys broad international consensus.
The proposal comes at a time when the US has tightened restrictions on the export of advanced technologies to China, including cutting-edge AI chips developed by firms like Nvidia and key semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
These measures are grounded in national security concerns, particularly around the potential military applications of AI.
Despite these barriers, China has continued to make substantial progress in AI development, drawing scrutiny from American officials. Though Li did not mention the United States directly, he warned that AI must not become an exclusive tool controlled by a few powerful nations or corporations.
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