Ensuring Ethical AI Development: Chinese Premier Advocates for Clear Boundaries

DAVOS: During a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized the necessity of establishing a red line in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard its positive impact on society.

Li stressed the importance of "good governance" in steering the course of AI's progress, calling for global collaboration without resorting to divisive "camp-based division or confrontation."

In his address, Li asserted, "AI must be guided in a direction that is conducive to the progress of humanity. So there should be a red line in AI development, a red line that must not be crossed."

Highlighting the need for inclusivity, Li insisted that AI should benefit a broad spectrum of humanity rather than catering to a select few. "It should not just benefit only a small group of people, but benefit the overwhelming majority of mankind," he added.

The Chinese Premier underscored the significance of international cooperation, stating, "It is essential that we work together and coordinate with each other."

While global attention has been drawn to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, AI remains a prominent topic at the annual event. Influential figures in the tech and finance sectors, such as Microsoft's Satya Nadella and International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva, have engaged in discussions about AI throughout the event.