Shanghai, China — At the 2024 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance held on Thursday, global leaders and experts unveiled the Shanghai Declaration on Global AI Governance. This landmark declaration emphasizes international cooperation to harness the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) while ensuring safety, reliability, and ethical use.
Promoting AI Development
The declaration urges active promotion of AI research and development across various fields, including healthcare, education, transportation, and environmental protection. It calls for innovative thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration to achieve technological breakthroughs and advocates for an open spirit of shared benefits through global exchanges and cooperation.
Maintaining AI Safety
Recognizing the unprecedented challenges posed by rapid AI advancement, the declaration highlights the importance of data security and privacy protection. It stresses the need for reliable AI technologies that are reviewable and traceable, and encourages countries to formulate laws and norms to regulate AI effectively.
Developing the AI Governance System
The declaration advocates for establishing a global AI governance mechanism with the United Nations as the main channel. It supports enhancing North-South and South-South cooperation and increasing the representation and voice of developing countries in AI governance. Various actors, including international organizations, enterprises, and individuals, are encouraged to play active roles.
Enhancing Public Participation and Literacy
Emphasizing the importance of public involvement, the declaration proposes mechanisms for public consultation and education to increase awareness of AI safety and ethics. It aims to enhance digital literacy and safety awareness among the global population.
Improving Quality of Life
The declaration commits to using AI to improve social well-being, particularly in areas like healthcare, education, elderly care, and sustainable development. It encourages exploring AI’s potential in addressing global challenges and promoting environmental protection and resource management.
By adopting the Shanghai Declaration, leaders and experts have signaled a unified commitment to ensuring that AI technologies benefit humanity while mitigating risks. The declaration calls upon governments, scientific communities, industries, and other stakeholders worldwide to join forces in promoting healthy AI development and a shared future for mankind.
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