全球顶尖学者共话AI发展问题

Core Viewpoint - The development of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a technological revolution but also a global issue concerning the direction of human civilization. China is contributing solutions to the global AI landscape [1]. Group 1: AI Governance and International Cooperation - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (2025WAIC) announced the establishment of a global AI innovation governance center and the donation of early warning intelligent systems to African and Asian countries [1]. - The Chinese government proposed the establishment of a World AI Cooperation Organization, with its headquarters likely in Shanghai, to promote multilateralism and address the digital divide [10][12]. - Prominent AI experts, including Geoffrey Hinton and Stuart Russell, emphasized the need for international collaboration to prevent AI from surpassing human control and to ensure AI serves humanity [7][8]. Group 2: AI Development and Challenges - Hinton likened current AI to a cute tiger cub that could grow to surpass humans, urging for the development of "good AI" that does not threaten human existence [7]. - Russell warned of the dangers of an arms race in artificial general intelligence (AGI) and advocated for AGI to be treated as a global public resource [8]. - The urgency of effective regulation was highlighted, with Russell suggesting that AGI risks should be minimized to extremely low levels, akin to nuclear safety standards [8]. Group 3: Achievements and Innovations - The 2025WAIC released the "Global AI Innovation Index Report 2025," showing that the U.S. and China lead in AI development, with scores of 77.97 and 58.01 respectively, indicating a narrowing gap between the two [19]. - China has seen significant growth in AI talent and research output, surpassing the U.S. in the number of top conference paper authors [19]. - The conference also introduced the "Open Science Global Academic Cooperation Initiative," emphasizing the importance of open collaboration in advancing scientific research and addressing global challenges [20]. Group 4: Event Highlights - The 2025WAIC featured over 800 exhibitors and showcased more than 3,000 cutting-edge products, marking the largest scale in its history [21][22]. - The event attracted significant participation, with over 25 billion online views since its inception in 2018, establishing it as a leading global AI conference [19].