China and the United Kingdom have agreed to work together to promote the safe and inclusive development of artificial intelligence (AI) following a high-level dialogue in Beijing on Tuesday.
Representatives from both governments discussed opportunities and challenges in AI technology, emphasizing the importance of healthy and secure advancement in the field.
The meeting was co-chaired by Sun Xiaobo, director-general of the Department of Arms Control of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Chris Jones, director of Technology and Analysis at the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Officials from various departments, including China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the UK’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, participated in the dialogue.
Both sides expressed support for strengthening mutual learning and practical cooperation to ensure AI develops in a way that benefits both countries and the global community.
They agreed to maintain communication on global AI governance and to promote the implementation of the Global Digital Compact adopted at the United Nations Summit of the Future.
The collaboration aims to help developing countries enhance their capabilities in AI, ensuring the technology advances in a beneficial and inclusive manner for all.
