Chinese President Xi Jinping is introducing the idea of ​​a “shared future in cyberspace” at the country’s annual Internet conference this year, in the context of increasingly fierce competition between China and the US, especially especially in the field of technology solutions, including artificial intelligence. (AI) and semiconductors.

Xi Jinping said in a November 20 speech at the World Internet Conference on the Internet that the development of AI technology has improved people’s ability to change the world, but it “brings a series of Unpredictable risks and challenges”.

China pursues the development of a safe, “inclusive” cyberspace and is willing to cooperate with other countries to “build a society with a shared future in cyberspace,” Xinhua news agency reported. “.

The speech was published one day after the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (which reports to the US Congress) made its proposal.Manhattan ProjectTo support the development of AI systems, refers to the US project to create the first atomic bombs during World War II.

Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Ding Jiexiang called for international coordination in Internet management at an event held on November 20.

China’s deputy prime minister called on the international community to contribute to “building a common future in cyberspace”.

The World Internet Conference was organized by the Cyberspace Administration of China in Wuzhen city, eastern Zhejiang province.

China prides itself on its Internet governance model, a combination of technology and regulation that blocks many foreign services through tight government control of online content and services.

This conference once attracted big names from Western technology companies such as Tim Cook (CEO of Apple) and Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google).

In the age of AI, the US is denying China access to advanced semiconductors and industrial talent as the Asian powerhouse tries to gain access to a region it sees as vital to national security.

OpenAI, the American startup that created the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, blocked developers in China from accessing its application programming interface (API) this year.

This year’s agenda focuses on AI and hosts workshops on topics such as “Responsible AI Development and Deployment,” “AI Innovation and Governance,” and “AI Enabling Manufacturing Scale new”.

The decades-long event is gradually losing its role as a gathering place for Chinese online celebrities.

Xiaomi Founder and CEO Lei Jun’s speech at the opening ceremony of World Internet Conference 2024 comes a week after the Chinese company announced that it had reached the peak of production of 100,000 electric cars , especially Speed ​​Ultra 7 (SU7).

7 days ago, OpenAI called on the US and its allies to cooperate and support the necessary infrastructure to deploy AI systems and compete with China.

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The proposal is part of OpenAI’s new policy plan and was announced at an event organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

OpenAI argues that the US should fund high-cost energy infrastructure projects by committing to buying electricity from them.

In addition, OpenAI also proposes expanding nuclear power capabilities by using the US Navy to build compact reactors to power submarines.

“AI presents an unmissable opportunity to re-industrialize America, creating broad-based economic growth to advance the American dream. It also creates an imperative to protect our nation and our allies.” us in the face of a rising China. personal choice and benefiting as many people as possible,” he said.

Previously, OpenAI’s leadership sought to raise billions of dollars in funding from investors in the Middle East and other markets to expand the supply of chips, power and data centers needed to grow. WHO.

The latest proposal was released by OpenAI as the US government prepares for a change in governance.

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“I’m optimistic. I think this will be one of the topics that people want to talk about in the upcoming Congress and administration, because the importance of this issue is huge.”

In July, Sam Altman outlined a four-step plan for the United States to stay ahead of China and maintain dominance in the global AI race.

Sam Altman’s goal is “to ensure the AI ​​of the future is built to benefit as many people as possible,” he wrote in an editorial published in the Washington Post on July 25.

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has the following editorial participation from Sam Altman.

“The burning question now is whether America and its allies will lead the global AI democracy of the future or whether authoritarian regimes will shape it for their own power,” writes Sam Altman. .

The first step in Sam Altman’s plan to achieve this goal is appropriate safeguards around AI technology.

The 39-year-old American businessman added that these measures should include cybersecurity and data center innovation to prevent hackers from stealing valuable intellectual property.

Next is building the right infrastructure.

In addition, Sam Altman recommends that the US invest in developing a new generation of AI inventors, researchers and engineers.

Third, the United States should establish additional rules related to cross-border trade and data exchange, which “clarify how the United States should implement export controls and foreign investment regulations in addition to building AI systems globally,” he wrote.

Finally, Sam Altman suggests that the United States should develop a global strategy for AI so that developing countries are not left behind.

Sam Altman proposed establishing an investment fund to unite countries committed to developing safe AI.