During the BRICS summit in New Delhi, President Xi Jinping announced China's initiative to spearhead artificial intelligence collaboration among developing nations. This includes the creation of a BRICS AI open-source community, support for the development of large language models, and the establishment of a digital ecosystem cloud platform.
Xi's proposals also encompass AI seminars, training courses, and a youth exchange program aimed at fostering scientific and technological innovation. These initiatives come at a time when the AI sector is rapidly evolving, although concerns about AI safety persist, as highlighted by a recent statement from a researcher in the field.
The BRICS group, originally formed to counter Western influence, has expanded to include additional countries, indicating a growing coalition focused on technological advancement and cooperation