U.S. and other nations support open-source AI at China summit

The United States, China and other APEC economies have backed opensource artificial intelligence with stronger security safeguards in a new statement released at a digital and AI meeting in Chengdu, China. The 21member group said it supports opensource development while emphasizing security, data protection and intellectual property rights. The statement also called for models and projects that use strong security assurance during development and deployment. The announcement reflects a broader shift in how governments are approaching AI as more powerful opensource models become available. The discussion also included concerns about cybersecurity, supply chain resilience and online scams, with officials and experts noting that trusted open ecosystems may become more important for governments and businesses to deploy.