BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) - Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that a dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) and human development was held in Xi'an, capital city of northwestern Shaanxi Province, from Aug. 20 to 21.
The dialogue was co-hosted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the United Nations, Lin told a daily press briefing. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed attended and addressed the event, he added.
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Not long ago, taking a broader view of social progress, President Xi Jinping shared four observations on the opportunities and challenges brought by AI, stressing the need to adhere to the principle of openness and win-win, strengthen risk-awareness, encourage inclusiveness, and advocate solidarity, which are well-received by the international community, Lin said.
The purpose of this event echoes the important statements of President Xi, Lin said, adding that representatives from various countries have explored the profound impact of AI on human development through the lenses of history, philosophy and reality.
"The attendance of UN Secretary-General and Deputy Secretary-General at international conferences on AI in China fully demonstrates the significance of AI, a cutting-edge technology, for the world, and also reflects that China always supports the UN's role as the main channel in global AI governance," Lin said.
Lin said participants from various countries noted that in developing AI, it's important to take a people-centered approach, develop AI for the positive and for good, share the opportunities, and shoulder the responsibilities together. More emphasis should be put on the interests of developing countries and the disadvantaged groups, and AI can be used to empower human development and progress of civilizations.
"China will, together with the UN and all countries in the world, make continuous efforts to ensure the open and inclusive development of AI for good and for all so as to better contribute to the common welfare of the international community," Lin said.