Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang discussed AI development and governance with Tsinghua University advisory board representatives in Beijing. The State Council of the People's Republic of China said this in a release.
Ding met representatives of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management advisory board on Tuesday. He described artificial intelligence as a driver of technological and industrial change. He called for its development, application and governance to benefit humanity.
Ding welcomed the representatives' support for and participation in developing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization. He linked that cooperation to shared prosperity and common security.
He said the advisory board had supported dialogue and cooperation between China and other countries over the past 26 years. He also urged members to contribute further to China's education sector and economic development.
The representatives included advisory board chairman Tim Cook. They praised China's achievements in AI and other fields and expressed willingness to remain committed to the Chinese market. They also pledged to expand cooperation and strengthen the board's role in connecting China with the international community.
Source: The State Council of the People's Republic of China (english.www.gov.cn) (official statement).
