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The Challenges of AI Development in China: Government Interference and Testing Discover how the Chinese government's involvement in AI development poses obstacles, including interference and testing. Learn about the role of consultants and former officials in getting projects greenlit. Explore the intriguing questions asked during testing, such as Xi Jinping's third term and the Tiananmen Square massacre. Find out how these factors impact AI progress in China. #AIDevelopment #ChineseGovernment #GreenlitProjects #Consultants #Officials #AIInterference #Testing #XiJinping #TiananmenSquare #AIProgress

South Korea Set to Host Second Global AI Safety Summit in May South Korea gears up to take the reins of the global conversation on AI safety as it prepares to host the second 𝐀𝐈 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟏-𝟐𝟐. Following in the footsteps of Britain's inaugural event at Bletchley Park six months ago, this summit aims to build upon the foundation laid by the "Bletchley Declaration," forging cooperation among nations like the U.S. and China in navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence. Concerns about AI's potential risks have garnered attention from industry leaders and academics alike in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The summit seeks to address these concerns by establishing global norms and governance to harness AI's innovations for the betterment of humanity. "𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝐼 𝑆𝑎𝑓𝑒𝑡𝑦 𝑆𝑢𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝐵𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑦 𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑎 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑐𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑎 𝑐𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑘𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝐼," stated Lee Jong-Ho of South Korea's ministry of science and information and communication technology. With AI's exponential growth outpacing expectations, the summit serves as a critical platform to shape the future of AI development responsibly, ensuring its benefits are realized while mitigating potential risks. #AISafety #GlobalSummit #SouthKorea #AIRegulation #TechnologicalInnovation

As MLex has closely followed this, #SouthKorea launched yesterday its much-touted presidential committee to oversee all artificial intelligence policy issues and declared a nationwide drive to become a global leader in #AI (#artificialintelligence), as South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an "all-out nationwide drive" to achieve that goal. A presidential aide unveiled later that investment pledges made by the private sector amounted to some 65 trillion won ($48.85 billion) over a four-year period, in addition to a 2 trillion won public-private joint project to establish a national AI computing center. https://lnkd.in/gu8z_hRa

Yesterday, the CSIS Project on Prosperity and Development discussed how international organizations and development agencies harness the potential of AI technology while ensuring robust safeguards. Watch the full video here.

The threat of rogue AI is real, and it's time to take action! What if a country like North Korea gets their hands on advanced AI technology, and it wreaks havoc on the globe? The consequences could be disastrous. In our latest video for the Seraphina Project, we call upon the global community to unite in the pursuit of an ethical and equitable society that leverages artificial intelligence for the greater good. The world desperately needs a solution to prevent an AI doomsday scenario. #rogueAI #artificialintelligence #oneworldgovernment #nuclearwar #unitednations

The Power of AI in Promoting Peace! At the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Prof. Lampros Stergioulas, UNESCO Chair in AI and Data Science for Society, emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence to foster peace and global cooperation. From advancing humanitarian missions to enhancing cross-cultural dialogue with better translation tools, AI is not just about technology—it’s about building bridges between nations. Watch the video to explore how AI aligns with the principles of equality, fairness, and mutual cooperation—values central to the United Nations and UNESCO missions. Click below to discover how AI can pave the way for a more peaceful and connected world. https://lnkd.in/dZn7yiQ2 #ArtificialIntelligence #UNESCO #Peacebuilding #AIforGood #GlobalCooperation #Innovation

Speaking at AMBA & BGA's Asia Pacific conference in Kuala Lumpur, Wen Wu, managing director for China at Cesim Business Simulations, allayed faculty fears of being replaced by AI, maintaining that new-gen technology will instead act as an indispensable assistant. #AMBABGA24

https://lnkd.in/djfyQHUc AI in the Field of Economic Development Center for Strategic & International Studies 26 Jun 2024 Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape economic development in ways comparable to the transformative influence of cell phones and the internet. It is imperative to proactively explore both the promising opportunities and pressing challenges inherent in this impending shift. From navigating ethical considerations, biases and privacy concerns to addressing the substantial energy needs of data centers, various constraints of this technology require careful attention.  This panel discussion will analyze how international organizations and development agencies can harness the potential of AI technology while ensuring robust safeguards. The panel will explore the strategies and principles necessary to navigate this transformative landscape responsibly.  This event is made possible through the support of DevTech Systems, Inc.

H.E. Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, Rwanda, emphasizing the power of AI and technology in driving economic growth at #DohaForum.

As the US and China enter a critical phase in the AI competition, their differing priorities create both hurdles and opportunities for dialogue. While the US pushes for broader AI integration in government, China tightens regulations to align tech with its political goals. Efforts to find common ground on AI governance reveal the complexity of these discussions, emphasizing the importance of unofficial channels for potential collaboration. Navigating this rivalry effectively is crucial, not just for bilateral relations, but for setting a shared framework to address the global implications of AI technology. #US #China #AI #thefutureisnow #hellotomorrow #government #AIgovernance #technology