At the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 in Hainan province, field experts and company executives stress the importance of responsible AI development. They highlight the necessity of global cooperation to ensure the safety and benefits of artificial intelligence for all.
Addressing concerns within the Chinese AI industry following the launch of the text-to-video model Sora by US firm OpenAI, experts emphasize that no single country, including the United States or China, can lead the future development of AI alone. Collaboration is key to advancing AI technology in a safe and beneficial manner.
Zeng Yi, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a member of the United Nations High-level Advisory Body on AI, underlines the foundational nature of AI as a technology and calls for deep integration of science and humanity to unlock its full potential. Stuart Russell, a professor at UC Berkeley, warns against viewing AI development as a zero-sum game and emphasizes the importance of healthy coexistence with this transformative technology.
In China, tech companies like iFlytek, Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, ByteDance, and Huawei are racing to develop advanced AI models. With 254 AI large models developed in the country as of October, Chinese companies are making significant strides in AI innovation. iFlytek’s SparkDesk AI model, for instance, aims to rival leading models like ChatGPT-4 by focusing on Chinese language abilities.
While China is making progress in AI development, experts urge a focus on addressing social risks and ethical challenges associated with AI technology. By leveraging resources and accelerating systematic AI construction, China can ensure that AI becomes a tool for building a better world.
As the global AI landscape evolves, collaboration and responsible development are essential to harnessing the full potential of artificial intelligence for the benefit of society.
