Xi Jinping Presents China's Vision for Global AI Order at World AI Conference
Chinese President Xi Jinping used his first appearance at the World AI Conference to advocate for open-source AI, oppose national security overreach by other countries, and prevent unequal AI access globally. China plans to offer 5,000 AI training and seminar opportunities for developing countries over the next five years, establishing new cooperation centers with various international blocs.
So What
China is actively positioning open-source AI and technical standards as tools for geopolitical influence and soft power, directly challenging US closed-source dominance.