China has called for broader international cooperation in establishing rules for the development and safe use of artificial intelligence. According to Beijing, it is not possible to effectively address the risks associated with AI solely at the level of individual countries or technology companies.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized at a regular press conference on September 15 that China attaches great importance to both the development of artificial intelligence and its safety.
According to him, Beijing is focused on the risks that may arise directly during the development of AI and subsequently during its use.
China wants safe and controllable AI
Guo Jiakun stated that China is gradually improving laws, regulations, political mechanisms, technical standards, and ethical rules related to artificial intelligence.
The goal is to prevent the misuse of new technologies and ensure that artificial intelligence systems remain safe, reliable, and controllable.
According to his statement, China's approach combines support for technological development with the creation of rules designed to limit potential security and social risks.
AI is a shared benefit of humanity
The spokesperson also emphasized that artificial intelligence should not be seen as technology belonging solely to individual countries or companies.
He described it as a result of collective human wisdom and a valuable contribution to all of humanity.
Therefore, according to him, the development and management of AI require genuine multilateralism and the involvement of countries from around the world.
Global rules, according to the Chinese side, should be created based on broad consensus and joint participation, rather than unilateral decisions by a limited number of states or businesses.
The UN should play a major role
China also supports maintaining the central role of the United Nations in creating a global system for managing artificial intelligence.
According to Guo Jiakun, Beijing actively participates in multilateral negotiations on rules for AI and wants to cooperate with other countries to create a fairer and more balanced system for the global governance of this technology.
China has also advocated for a similar position at this year's World Conference on Artificial Intelligence, where the need for genuine multilateralism, the central role of the UN, and the joint resolution of security risks associated with AI were emphasized.
According to Beijing, the goal is not to hinder technological development, but to create conditions so that artificial intelligence can bring benefits to a wider range of countries and people while remaining safe and reliable.
CMG
