China Unveils Global AI Governance Committee With Alibaba Cloud Founder At The Helm

China has launched a new AI Experts Committee to influence artificial intelligence’s global development and governance as part of its broader strategy.

The committee was announced during the four-day World Internet Conference, also known as the Wuzhen Summit, held in Zhejiang province, China.

The AI Experts Committee will be led by Wang Jian, founder of Alibaba Group Holding BABA Alibaba Cloud, who was named chief expert, SCMP reports.

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The committee includes approximately 170 specialists, featuring prominent figures such as British computer scientist Wendy Hall, Vienna University of Technology professor Schahram Dustdar and Chinese-American scientist Zhang Ya-qin of Tsinghua University.

Representatives from U.S. firms, including chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. AMD, are also members.

The committee aims to enhance international collaboration and promote China’s perspective on responsible AI governance. This initiative mirrors Beijing’s approach to influencing global standards, similar to its efforts in shaping 4G and 5G mobile technologies.

Panel discussions at the Wuzhen Summit focused on AI innovation, governance, and its potential to empower productivity across industries.

At the summit, Eddie Wu Yongming, CEO of Alibaba Group Holding, emphasized AI could transform productivity across various sectors, forming what he described as a “superintelligent body.” Meanwhile, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun shared plans to launch an intelligent-driving application by year-end, aligning with the company’s “All in AI” strategy. Ant Group CEO Eric Jing Xiandong underscored AI’s potential for personalization in services while emphasizing responsible risk management.

The formation of this committee highlights China’s commitment to taking a leading role in global AI governance, even as it faces trade restrictions from the U.S. government. This effort aligns with Beijing’s broader ambitions to remain competitive in advanced technologies.

China has been actively involved in boosting its AI semiconductor base after the U.S. imposed sanctions on advanced AI chip exports to the country, restricting it from advanced technologies from companies like NVIDIA Corp NVDA and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co TSM.

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