An official from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Liu Bochao, announced on Friday that discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) exchanges and communication with the United States would be initiated based on the outcomes of the China-US Summit held in San Francisco. Liu emphasized the significance of both nations, being major players in AI development, strengthening communication and coordination to advance AI for the benefit of humanity.
At the recently concluded summit, leaders from China and the US agreed to initiate government talks on AI. Liu highlighted China’s status as the world’s largest consumer and industry application market for AI, citing various drives, especially in diverse application scenarios. Expressing the hope for deepened collaboration, Liu encouraged communication in AI, supporting cooperation between research institutes and enterprises from both countries. Additionally, he welcomed US multinational companies to co-establish AI research institutes in China, fostering a global innovative platform and accelerating tech innovation.
China has been proactive in coordinating AI development with proper supervision. In July, Chinese regulators introduced management measures on AI-generated content (AIGC), effective from August, making China one of the first countries globally to regulate this rapidly evolving industry. Gao Lin, an official at the Cyberspace Administration of China, revealed that over 30 AI big models developed by Chinese firms have completed the filing process with cyberspace regulators, with some already accessible to the public. Another 10 are currently in the filing process.
Gao further disclosed ongoing efforts to establish a Chinese linguistic database, focusing on collecting and processing Chinese language. Simultaneously, Chinese authorities are organizing research and formulating safety evaluation standards for AI big models. Recent releases of technological documents on labeling and safety requirements for AI by China aim to provide further references, stimulating the continued development of AI in the country.