Earlier this month at Peking University (PKU) in Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, leading AI gurus from the Chinese mainland and beyond met for an international roundtable on AI governance. 🤖🌐
Wang Dong, associate dean at PKU's Office of Humanities and Social Sciences, kicked things off by highlighting how AI is reshaping industries and societies at lightning speed. He stressed the need to balance security and innovation by teaming up across academia, policy circles, and industry.
Yang Xiaolei from PKU's AI Research Institute called AI 'the engine of a new tech revolution', noting it's packed with promise – and risks. He's all about global teamwork to make sure AI stays safe, reliable, and fair.
Jia Qingguo, head of PKU's Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, added that AI boosts productivity and human progress but also raises ethical questions and control issues. He urged countries to join forces to tackle these challenges.
Zhang Linghan of China University of Political Science and Law broke down various governance models worldwide, pointing out that most systems mix rules, standards, and tech tools – each shaped by a country's own setup.
Jason Zhou from Concordia AI dove into the Chinese mainland's AI safety rules, comparing them to policies in the EU and the US. He highlighted a growing global consensus on tackling AI risks and called for shared best practices and testing datasets.
UCLA's Francis Steen reminded everyone that AI mirrors human choices – data, intentions, and behaviors – and that future governance must keep human values front and center.
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology's Dmitry Yudin wrapped up with a look at AI safety in self-driving cars and smart robots, suggesting international demo projects and training to bring regulators up to speed.
By blending diverse viewpoints and practical ideas, this roundtable gave a fresh roadmap for securing AI's benefits without stifling innovation. 💡🔒✨
As AI continues to accelerate, chats like this prove that teamwork is the secret sauce for riding the wave safely and creatively. Stay curious! 🚀
Reference(s):
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