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Xi calls for global cooperation and controls on AI

China’s leader Xi Jinping said artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country and called for international cooperation on its development.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday, Xi said AI development should not be a “solo performance” by one country, but should instead involve global cooperation.

Xi also called for laws and regulations, technological monitoring, early warning systems and emergency response systems to ensure AI remains under human control. He said the approach to AI should be people-centric.

Update

Xi spoke at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Xi called for laws and regulations, technological monitoring, early warning and emergency response systems to keep AI under human control.

Xi described the approach he wanted as people-centric.

Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 02:32:52 UTC.

Update

Xi said AI should not be a "solo performance" by one nation.

Xi urged cooperation on artificial intelligence.

Source note: AFP news report published on 17 July 2026 at 02:24:22 UTC.

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AFP news report published on .

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