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China and the US share responsibility for AI governance
Economy
China and the US possess the capabilities and bear a shared responsibility for managing the development of artificial intelligence.
The commentary from the "Yuyuantantian" account appeared just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a summit in Washington, during which they discussed issues including artificial intelligence and trade.
The report quotes Xi Jinping as saying that the world's two largest economies must work together to maintain human control over AI and steer the technology toward the benefit of society.
According to the commentary, AI development entails both advancing core technologies and distributing the benefits of their application. Governing the technology requires addressing risks associated with its use, such as potential misuse and the threat of humans losing control over AI systems.
These remarks indicate that AI governance was among the topics discussed alongside economic issues during recent US-China talks, as both nations are heavily investing in the technology's development.
The state media commentary also called for the implementation of agreements reached between Washington and Beijing.
These include the leaders' endorsement of consultation mechanisms for trade and investment, as well as an agreement to mutually reduce tariffs by $30 billion.
The parties also agreed to extend the outcomes of previous trade talks held in Kuala Lumpur.
According to the commentary, government bodies at all levels must take steps to implement the consensus reached between China and the US. The focus on AI followed the Washington summit, where the technology became part of a broader agenda between the two governments covering trade and investment issues.
The commentary frames AI development as a process involving both technological progress and risk management, with Chinese state media asserting that China and the US play a shared role in addressing both aspects.