Xi Jinping Calls for Stronger BRICS Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence
Chinese president says Beijing welcomes participation of BRICS countries in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization
Chinese President Xi Jinping said BRICS nations should strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence technology, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
Xi noted that China welcomes the participation of BRICS countries in the activities of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, TASS reported.
The statement points to China's continued push to position itself as a hub for international AI governance and collaboration, particularly among the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa along with several other member states that have joined in recent years.
Further details on the specific proposals, timeline or scope of the cooperation Xi referenced were not immediately available in the source report.
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