China Proposes Global AI Body Amid Rising US Tech Tensions

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for the establishment of a global organization to promote international cooperation and governance in artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need for a unified global framework to balance AI development and security risks. Speaking at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Li warned that without openness and shared access, AI could become an "exclusive game" controlled by a few countries and companies, implicitly criticizing U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips and talent exchanges. China aims to foster AI cooperation, particularly with developing nations in the Global South, and announced a Chinese-led body to encourage open-source AI development and global collaboration. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans to reduce AI regulations to maintain American dominance in the technology, further intensifying the tech rivalry between the two nations. Both countries are actively competing for influence over AI development amid concerns about security and technological monopolies. The fragmented global AI governance landscape underscores the urgency for broad international consensus and coordination to manage AI's risks and benefits.