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Xi Jinping calls for more open-source AI: 'China is ready to be more open'

businessinsider.com

July 17, 2026

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Summary

Xi Jinping advocated for increased open-source AI and collaboration at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. He emphasized the need for more regulation alongside a principle of openness to seize opportunities in the AI sector.

Key Takeaways

Xi Jinping called for increased openness and collaboration in AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference, emphasizing the importance of open-source models.
Chinese AI models, such as DeepSeek, Kimi K3, and Z.ai's GLM 5.2, are primarily open-source, contrasting with American labs that mostly use closed-source models.
Xi proposed global regulation of AI, advocating for international cooperation and support for developing countries to bridge the AI and digital divides.
He pledged to provide 5,000 AI training and seminar opportunities to countries with less advanced AI technology.

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