Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Ding made evaluations about technological innovation and artificial intelligence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held in Davos, Switzerland.
Pointing out that technologies such as artificial intelligence create revolutionary results, Ding said, “Artificial intelligence, like Ali Baba’s cave, promises great hope for humanity, but if it is not managed correctly, it can turn into Pandora’s box.” he said.
“IT IS IMPORTANT TO FIND THE BALANCE”
Ding pointed out that such groundbreaking technologies can be turned into a powerful engine of development, but can also be a source of risk, and emphasized that it is important to find the balance between development and security, progress and stability.
Underlining that the reason why China is developing artificial intelligence is to encourage development and economic transformation and to ensure a better life for 1.4 billion Chinese people by contributing to the modernization of the country, Ding said, “We will neither blindly follow the trend nor participate in unbridled international competition. China’s “We believe that we can manage and use artificial intelligence technology well and correctly.” he said.
“IF COUNTRIES COMPETE DISORDERLY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL TURN INTO A GRAY RHINO”
Ding pointed out that the global management of artificial intelligence is a problem and that the United Nations can play the right role in this regard, just like in the fields of nuclear security and biological security, and said, “If countries are allowed to compete irregularly, artificial intelligence will turn into a danger that everyone foresees, a gray rhinoceros.” transforms.” he said.
Expressing that China believes that science has no boundaries and should benefit all humanity, Ding said that this is why they cooperate with more than 160 countries and regions in scientific and technological ways, and aim to close the gap in this field by sharing scientific and technological advances and applications with the countries of the “Global South”. and emphasized that they aim to prevent technological innovation from becoming “the game of rich countries and rich people”.
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