Asia-Pacific Media High-end Forum Focuses on AI Governance Experts from Many Countries Call for the Construction of an Inclusive Global Cooperation Mechanism

China News Service, Shenzhen, September 5 (Reporters Guo Jun Suo Youwei) The Asia-Pacific Media High-end Forum was held in Shenzhen, Guangdong on the 5th. During the forum, the organizers set up about 20 "in-depth dialogues" with Chinese and foreign guests around multiple themes. Wang Dong, permanent professor of Peking University, Zhang Danhua, chairman of the board of directors of Malaysia's Asia Times, and Yapa Hamilaki Sithira Siripala Yapa, editor-in-chief of Ceylon United Newspaper Company in Sri Lanka, discussed the topic of "How to find the 'greatest common denominator' in AI governance."

Wang Dong expressed the hope that in the future, AI governance will gradually shift from rules set by a few technologically powerful countries to broader and more inclusive multilateral participation, which is very important for the progress of global AI governance. He pointed out that global AI cooperation cannot only stay at the level of principles and declarations, but should also extend to personnel training, technology application, risk assessment and policy capacity building, so that developing countries can truly have the ability to participate in AI governance.

"To find the greatest common denominator for global AI governance, we must first admit that there are differences in development stages, technical capabilities, and risk perceptions among different countries. Therefore, it is unrealistic to require all countries to adopt the same policies." Wang Dong said that developed countries have more technology, capital, and intellectual resources, so they should assume more responsibilities, including strengthening capacity building, promoting inclusive technology, and sharing governance experience, while developing countries should actively participate in agenda setting and rule formulation.

"Truly sustainable global AI governance should find a balance between security and development, so that more countries, especially countries in the global South, can benefit from the development of artificial intelligence." Wang Dong said.

Zhang Danhua believes that the core of AI governance is to benefit the people. As an important tool, AI governance must adhere to an upward and good behavior orientation. He shared Asia Times’ innovative practice of exploring family education and promoting harmonious family relationships through AI technology.

Yapa Hamilach Sisira Siripala Yapa believes that as a media, we should not only pay attention to data, but also use AI to draw a positive development blueprint for the region. "To eliminate misunderstandings, regional media organizations must strengthen cooperation by sharing professional information, and also establish a strong dialogue mechanism to actively respond to public concerns and influence public policy formulation." He hopes that the younger generation will learn and use artificial intelligence and actively impart artificial intelligence knowledge. "Let us use different media platforms to support our respective regions to achieve real development under the challenge of artificial intelligence." (End)