WATCH: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at world AI conference

This video covers the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, featuring keynote addresses and remarks from prominent global leaders focusing on the themes of global AI governance, internation

al partnership, and the development of AI for the benefit of humanity.

Key Speakers and Highlights

President Xi Jinping (People's Republic of China):

Core Message: Emphasized a people-centered approach to AI, advocating for "AI for th

e positive, for good, and for all."

Four Observations for Governance:

Adhere to openness and win-win principles to boost economic growth.

Strengthen risk awareness to ensure AI is secure, controllable, and under human control.

Encoura

ge inclusiveness and mutual learning between civilizations, ensuring AI does not erode cultural diversity.

Advocate for solidarity and strengthen global governance frameworks through the United Nations.

Initiatives: Announced that Chi

na will provide 5,000 AI training and seminar opportunities to developing countries over the next five years and will establish international AI application cooperation centers with various regional organizations, including ASEAN, the

African Union, and BRICS [01:18:22].

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan):

Core Message: Highlighted AI as a full-fledged infrastructure industry that will shape the future of economies and global connectivity.

Proposals: Off

ered to host the inaugural meeting of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) and proposed a "Kazakhstan-China digital bridge" initiative to integrate digital economies along the Belt and Road [01:34:42].

Pr

ime Minister of Cambodia:

Core Message: Stressed the importance of "inclusive neutrality" and actionable growth for digital sovereignty, arguing that AI should be a bridge for global cooperation rather than a source of geopolitical di

vision [01:41:29].

Prime Minister of Thailand:

Core Message: Focused on protecting people from AI-generated misinformation and cyber fraud while ensuring that AI accelerates sustainable development and leaves no one behind [01:48:50].

Secretary-General António Guterres (United Nations):

Core Message: Warned that AI could either be humanity's greatest opportunity or one of its greatest risks [01:54:36].

Priorities:

Capacity Building: Every country must be able to s

hape AI according to its own needs and languages [01:58:37].

Safety: Common standards for testing, risk assessment, and responsibility are needed [01:59:38].

Sustainability: Called for AI companies to disclose the environmental footpr

int of their systems and power them with renewable energy by 2030 [01:00:27].

Summary of Global AI Governance Concepts

Concept Description

Inclusive Governance Ensuring all nations have a seat at the table; avoiding concentration of p

ower in a few countries or companies.

"AI for Good" Directing technological development to solve societal problems (healthcare, education, agriculture).

Risk Mitigation Implementing laws, regulations, and technological monitoring to p

revent abuse and malicious use.

Capacity Building Bridging the digital divide by supporting developing nations with infrastructure, skills, and data.

The ceremony concluded by emphasizing that AI development should be a "symphony of i

nternational cooperation" rather than a solo performance by a single country [01:17:11].

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApCmqmhE1rg

WATCH: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at world AI conference

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