Xi Jinping makes debut at World AI Conference, vows to make AI accessible to all

Published Jul 17, 03:07 AM UTC

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his debut at the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, vowing to make artificial intelligence accessible to all. His comments come as Beijing grapples with balancing openness and national security as AI models grow more capable. The speech signals China's commitment to leading global AI development while managing associated risks.