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Xi Jinping urges openness and regulation for secure, controllable AI

In a Shanghai speech at China’s flagship AI conference, Xi framed AI as a national strategic priority and called for governance to reduce risks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for China to pursue an open approach to artificial intelligence while strengthening regulations to keep the technology secure and controllable, according to SCMP Economy.

Xi’s remarks were delivered at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, China’s flagship annual AI event, where he emphasized that AI represents both opportunities and challenges.

The speech marked Xi’s first address to the World AI Conference, underscoring the role of AI as a national strategic priority for China, as reported by SCMP Economy.

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