AI experts urge US-China collaboration at Shanghai conference

Renowned scientists and business leaders from the US and China are calling for greater collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence amid growing concerns that humanity might lose control of the rapidly evolving technology.

In his talk, Hinton acknowledged the challenges of international cooperation owing to divergent national interests on issues such as cyberattacks, lethal autonomous weapons, and the creation of fake videos that manipulate public opinion. However, he emphasised a critical common ground: “No country wants AI to take over”.

Hinton warned that AI was akin to a “cute tiger cub” kept as a pet by humans, but which could become dangerous as it matured. He stressed the importance of preventing this scenario through international cooperation, drawing parallels to US-Soviet collaboration on nuclear non-proliferation during the Cold War.

AI pioneer Geoffery Hinton proposes “an international community of AI safety”. Photo: Handout
AI pioneer Geoffery Hinton proposes “an international community of AI safety”. Photo: Handout
Yan Junjie, founder and CEO of Shanghai-based AI unicorn MiniMax, said “AGI [artificial general intelligence] will undoubtedly become a reality, serving and benefiting everyone”.

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