As artificial intelligence reshapes global industries, Tsinghua University's Liang Zheng has highlighted China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) as a critical tool for fostering international cooperation in AI development. Speaking on CGTN's special program Embrace the AI Era: Global Governance Initiative in Action, the vice dean of the Institute for AI International Governance emphasized the initiative's role in addressing what he called 'humanity's common test.'
"We're not just dealing with technical challenges, but a fundamental question of how societies can maintain trust while embracing disruptive innovation," Liang stated. He identified three core obstacles: competing national priorities, uneven regulatory capabilities, and the breakneck speed of technological advancement.
The GGI proposes a multilateral approach emphasizing three pillars: standardized risk assessment protocols, shared ethical guidelines, and coordinated investment in AI safety research. Liang described this as creating "guardrails, not roadblocks" for innovation, particularly important for developing economies seeking to participate in the AI revolution.
While acknowledging existing initiatives like the EU's AI Act and US executive orders, Liang argued the GGI's value lies in its emphasis on "co-creation rather than prescription." The framework reportedly allows participating countries and regions to adapt governance models to local contexts while maintaining interoperability through common technical standards.
This development comes as the World Economic Forum predicts AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. For business leaders and policymakers tracking Asian tech trends, the GGI's progress may signal new opportunities in cross-border AI partnerships and standardized compliance frameworks.
