Experts urge US-China AI collaboration

Joint effort crucial to prevent misuse and advance responsible innovation

As the debate intensifies over how to build guardrails around artificial intelligence, experts are calling on the United States and China, the two leading countries in AI development, to foster collaboration on safety and the ethical use of this rapidly evolving technology.

The recent veto of California Senate Bill 1047 by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept 29 has reignited discussions about the balance between innovation and regulation in the AI industry. The bill, which aimed to hold large AI model developers responsible for potential "catastrophic" harm caused by their models, was rejected because of concerns it might jeopardize California's leadership in AI development.

Despite the veto, discussions are continuing over how to best govern this technology. Experts interviewed by China Daily emphasized the importance of finding a balanced approach through international collaboration and information sharing.