Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, announcing a new 29-nation coalition called the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO). He implicitly criticized the United States by stating that AI development should not be a solo performance by a single country. China aims to position itself as a leader in the new global AI order, challenging US influence.