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China pitches free AI for the developing world as the G7 debates who gets access to American models

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China wants a global AI cooperation org and offers cheap/free models. The G7 is discussing “trusted partner” access to US AI. Two systems are forming.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi announced on Wednesday that Beijing is “accelerating the establishment of a global AI cooperation organization” and invited all countries to join. The comments came as the G7 summit in France wrapped up with discussions about giving “trusted partners” access to leading US AI models, according to Reuters. Two competing visions of AI governance are now diverging in public.

Wang was speaking at the release of China’s global governance whitepaper, which criticised trade wars and emphasised support for the Global South. Vice chair Zhao Haibing of China’s top economic agency pushed back on “closed, exclusive and monopolistic approaches to tech development.” The language was aimed directly at Washington.

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Estonia intends to recognize AI agents with digital IDs

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