Scholars urge Washington and Beijing to build AI safety rules
Researchers and technology leaders at a Singapore forum called for the United States and China to cooperate on artificial-intelligence safeguards. Jude Blanchette of Macro Advisory Partners said the countries should seek common ground on risk controls despite worsening geopolitical tensions and the technology’s rapid development.
The United States and China should cooperate to establish safety safeguards for artificial intelligence, scholars and industry leaders said at a forum in Singapore. The warning was issued at the FutureChina Business Forum on Friday, where speakers argued that rapid advances in AI require stronger controls over potential risks. Jude Blanchette, managing director of consultancy Macro Advisory Partners, urged the two countries to find areas of agreement despite escalating geopolitical tensions.
His remarks focused on the need for cooperation between the world’s two leading powers in managing the technology. The available report does not provide details of the specific safeguards proposed, nor does it identify particular AI risks discussed at the event. It also does not say whether representatives of the US or Chinese governments made commitments at the forum.
The appeal comes as the two countries continue to compete over technology while facing pressure to address the consequences of rapid AI development. The speakers’ message, as reported, was that rivalry should not prevent dialogue on safety.
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