Chinese officials have raised concerns about the potential risks associated with the swift progress of artificial intelligence (AI) development and have consequently advocated for stricter measures to bolster national security.
During a meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, Chinese President Xi Jinping and influential members of the Communist Party underscored the nation’s ambitions to assert dominance in the worldwide competition for cutting-edge technology development.
Local news outlet Xinhua News Agency reported that local leaders discussed the need for “dedicated efforts to safeguard political security and improve the security governance of internet data and artificial intelligence.”