UN Adopts China-Led AI Resolution at 78th Session to Aid Poor Nations Amid US-China AI Rivalry

Jul 2, 2024, 01:25 AM

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a China-led resolution aimed at helping poor nations benefit from artificial intelligence. This resolution, titled 'Enhancing International Cooperation on Capacity-building of Artificial Intelligence,' was co-sponsored by over 140 member states during the 78th session. The resolution emphasizes that AI development should adhere to principles of being human-centered, promoting beneficial intelligence, and benefiting humanity. This move is part of the ongoing competition between Beijing and Washington for AI supremacy on the global stage. China has criticized the US for targeting AI in ways that are not helpful to healthy development. However, there are concerns that poor nations cannot afford to pay the non-profit openAI.