- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged international cooperation on AI at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, opposing single-country dominance and stressing human control.
- China launched the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) with 29 founding nations, aiming to shape global AI regulations and promote safe, beneficial technology.
- Analysts suggest Beijing uses WAICO to influence UN AI policies, positioning China as a leader in the Global South amid tech competition with the U.S.
- The U.S.-China rivalry includes a 'Chip War,' with China holding advantages in AI data centers, rare earth minerals, and electricity supply despite semiconductor restrictions.
- WAICO reflects China's strategy to export AI governance norms, countering U.S. influence as it retreats from global tech norm-setting processes.