Economic Times Tech
7/17/2026
Xi Jinping promotes open-source AI and Chinese leadership in global AI governance at tech conference
Original: Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance
Short summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping used a major tech conference to position China as a leader in global AI governance, promoting open-source AI and pledging support for developing nations. The pitch frames Beijing as an alternative to US influence in AI development and standards-setting. The conference also covered AI safety and the importance of human oversight over AI systems.
- •Xi Jinping promoted open-source AI and China's role in global AI governance
- •China positions itself as alternative to US AI dominance, supporting developing nations
- •Conference also addressed AI safety and human control over systems
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