29 Countries Form New AI Cooperation Organization Led By China
The Shanghai-based institution aims to coordinate AI governance as governments confront the technology’s growing economic, security and workforce implications. Reading Time: 1 min readAATwenty-nine countries. . .
The Shanghai-based institution aims to coordinate AI governance as governments confront the technology’s growing economic, security and workforce implications. Reading Time: 1 min readAATwenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental body China says aims to promote international cooperation and global governance in artificial intelligence. Representatives from the 29 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Serbia, Cuba, Brazil and Venezuela, as well as 10 African and 12 Asian countries, signed the agreement as founding members. The organization’s headquarters will be located in Shanghai, Chinese state agency Xinhua said. The signing ceremony was held in Shanghai on the eve of the annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for Beijing’s role in global AI governance. China proposed the creation of a World AI Cooperation Organization at last year’s conference but no countries had formally announced membership until now. (Reporting by Shi Bu, Xiuhao Chen and Laurie Chen; Editing by Sharon Singleton)AdvertisementsAdvertisementsAllwork. Space News TeamThe Allwork. Space News Team is a collective of experienced journalists, editors, and industry analysts dedicated to covering the ever-evolving world of work. We’re committed to delivering trusted, independent reporting on the topics that matter most to professionals navigating today’s changing workplace — including remote work, flexible offices, coworking, workplace wellness, sustainability, commercial real estate, technology, and more. Other StoriesRecommended For You