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Who will write the rules for AI? China and 29 nations launch new global organization

A new international AI organization has officially launched in Shanghai, with 29 countries signing a founding agreement aimed at creating global standards for artificial intelligence.

Will this reshape AI governance? Could it challenge U.S. and European leadership in AI regulation?

CGTN's Sean Callebs spoke with Yan Liang, Chair Professor in Economics at Willamette University, about why China is leading this initiative, how developing nations fit into the conversation, and what this means for the future of global AI.

0:00 Global AI governance enters a new era 0:22 New AI organization launches in Shanghai 1:13 Why Shanghai became the global AI hub 2:44 China's role in shaping AI rules 4:34 Could AI governance split into two systems?

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