Safe and Ethical AI (SEA) Platform Network · Linking Artificial Intelligence Principles (LAIP)

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China and France emphasize that artificial intelligence must serve the public interest, and the development and use of artificial intelligence by all countries must comply with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. Both sides emphasize strengthening international cooperation to bridge the digital divide and enhance the artificial intelligence capabilities of developing countries. Both sides recognize that in order to achieve sustainable development goals, it is necessary to actively develop artificial intelligence. These uses should include sustainable development, climate and biodiversity conservation, agricultural production, education, and public health.

Principle: Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the French Republic on Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance, May 7, 2024

Published by China Government

Related Principles

(preamble)

The 2024 China Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum was held in Xiamen, China, from April 2 to 3, 2024, and conducted in depth exchanges on China Africa AI cooperation. Artificial intelligence is a new field of human development. Currently, the rapid development of global artificial intelligence technology has had a profound impact on economic and social development as well as human civilization progress, bringing enormous opportunities to the world. Africa is an important participant in technological progress, and the development and application of artificial intelligence are of great significance to developing countries, including China and African countries. We fully recognize the necessity of strengthening cooperation in artificial intelligence between China and Africa, and are willing to uphold the original intention of equal treatment, sincere friendship, win win cooperation, and common development. We will adhere to people oriented, intelligent for good, fair and open, deepen friendly cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence between China and Africa, and further promote the high level development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Africa. Therefore, we call for:

Published by China Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum in 2024 China Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum President's Statement on China Africa Artificial Intelligence Cooperation, March 3, 2024

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China and France recognize the crucial role of artificial intelligence in development and innovation, while considering the range of challenges that the development and use of artificial intelligence may bring. They unanimously agree that promoting the development and security of artificial intelligence and promoting appropriate international governance for this purpose is crucial.

Published by China Government in Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the French Republic on Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance, May 7, 2024

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China and France are fully committed to promoting safe, reliable, and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, adhering to the principle of "AI for good", and exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and reducing its risks through comprehensive and inclusive dialogue. Both sides will also rely on the work carried out at the United Nations level to strengthen international cooperation in artificial intelligence governance and interoperability between various artificial intelligence governance frameworks and initiatives, such as relying on the work carried out within the United Nations Secretary General's High level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence or on the basis of the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.

Published by China Government in Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the French Republic on Artificial Intelligence and Global Governance, May 7, 2024

(preamble)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a new area of human development. Currently, the fast development of AI around the globe has exerted profound influence on socioeconomic development and the progress of human civilization, and brought huge opportunities to the world. However, AI technologies also bring about unpredictable risks and complicated challenges. The governance of AI, a common task faced by all countries in the world, bears on the future of humanity. As global peace and development faces various challenges, all countries should commit to a vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and put equal emphasis on development and security. Countries should build consensus through dialogue and cooperation, and develop open, fair, and efficient governing mechanisms, in a bid to promote AI technologies to benefit humanity and contribute to building a community with a shared future for mankind. We call on all countries to enhance information exchange and technological cooperation on the governance of AI. We should work together to prevent risks, and develop AI governance frameworks, norms and standards based on broad consensus, so as to make AI technologies more secure, reliable, controllable, and equitable. We welcome governments, international organizations, companies, research institutes, civil organizations, and individuals to jointly promote the governance of AI under the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. To make this happen, we would like to suggest the following:

Published by Cyberspace Administration of China in Global AI Governance Initiative, October 18, 2023

8. Open cooperation

The development of artificial intelligence requires the concerted efforts of all countries and all parties, and we should actively establish norms and standards for the safe development of artificial intelligence at the international level, so as to avoid the security risks caused by incompatibility between technology and policies.

Published by Shanghai Advisory Committee of Experts on Artificial Intelligence Industry Security in Shanghai Initiative for the Safe Development of Artificial Intelligence, Aug 30, 2019