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The future of AI hinges on openness and cooperation. China and Britain can gain much by working together | Zheng Zeguang
There is no point competing in isolation. There are so many benefits to be had, in manufacturing, healthcare, research and governance Zheng Zeguang is the Chinese ambassador to the UK Artificial intelligence is widely
Editor's take
China's ambassador to the UK advocates for collaborative AI development between the two nations, emphasizing shared benefits across sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and governance.
This positioning is significant as it signals a potential shift away from purely competitive national AI strategies, which currently dominate the landscape, towards a more cooperative model. Such a partnership could influence global AI research trajectories and the accessibility of advanced AI technologies, particularly impacting the development of large language models and their ethical deployment.
Future developments to monitor include the concrete mechanisms for such cooperation, the specific AI domains targeted, and how this bilateral approach might influence broader international AI governance discussions. The willingness of companies like Baidu or Tencent to engage with UK entities, and vice-versa, will be a key indicator of genuine progress.
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