Leaders in Beijing have emphasized the need for efforts to protect national security and improve the security governance of artificial intelligence.
Officials in China warned of the risks posed by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and later called for stricter measures for national security.
The remarks came from a meeting on Thursday, May 30, in which Chinese President Xi Jinping and prominent members of the communist party emphasized the country’s ambition to take the lead in the global race. to develop advanced technology.
Local news agency Xinhua reported that local leaders discussed the need for efforts to safeguard political security and improve internet data security governance and artificial intelligence.
“We must prepare for the worst and extremes, and be ready for the great test of high winds, turbid water and even dangerous storms.”
According to Xinhua, Xi Jinping said that the national security problems facing the country have increased significantly and that China needs a new development model with a new security structure.
This is not the first time the Chinese government has taken action towards AI development. In April, the Chinese government announced the assessment task of all upcoming general AI services to be released in the country before public use.
These moves towards AI regulation come as China is actively pursuing AI development. Local developers have been creating alternatives to US sanctions aimed at blocking China’s access to the latest Nvidia chips.
China is not the only world power with an eye on the trajectory of AI development. In the US, officials in Washington, DC recently held a listening session to explore the impact of AI-powered surveillance on workers.
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US President Joe Biden has also publicly called on technology companies to address the risks of this technology.