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Forrest Solicits China on AI Help as AirTrunk Lands Energy Demand
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- Date Published
- 5 Sept 2024
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- 4
- Australian
- Yes
- Created
- 27 July 2026, 12:00 pm
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Andrew Forrest is worried over the threat of AI and wants both China and the US to work together on governance of the ‘dangerous’ technology.
Summary
Australian business leader Andrew Forrest has issued a high-level call for the United States and China to collaborate on a global governance framework for artificial intelligence. He characterizes AI as a potentially dangerous technology that requires unified international oversight to prevent catastrophic outcomes. The proposal emphasizes that managing the existential risks of autonomous systems necessitates bridging geopolitical divides to create common safety standards and regulatory guardrails.
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Forrest solicits China on AI help as AirTrunk lands energy demandAndrew Forrest is worried over the threat of AI and wants both China and the US to work together on governance of the ‘dangerous’ technology.
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