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China AI summit: Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide

At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, delegates emphasized the need for equitable access to AI technologies to prevent a widening digital divide. Scholars and international figures called for greater global cooperation and development-focused AI regulations. Concerns were raised that current AI governance approaches could stifle progress in emerging markets, with a call for nations to first seize technological opportunities before strict regulation. AI

IMPACT Calls for equitable AI access and development-focused regulation aim to prevent a digital divide, potentially influencing future global AI policy and investment.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses opinions and calls for action from scholars and international figures at an AI conference regarding global AI access and governance.

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China AI summit: Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Wency Chen ·

    China AI summit hears Global South needs equal access to avoid digital divide

    Greater global cooperation and development-focused AI regulations are urgently needed to prevent a widening digital divide, scholars and international figures said at China’s premier AI conference on Saturday. The message aligned with a broader pitch on display at the annual Worl…