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Artificial intelligence cooperation: BRICS countries jointly promote an open ecosystem and inclusive development Drive innovation, narrow the digital divide, and click to learn about China’s new global governance initiative

From September 12 to 13, President Xi Jinping attended the 18th BRICS Leaders' Meeting and delivered important speeches at two meetings on the development of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to strengthen cooperation, share opportunities, and enable technology to better serve common prosperity. The article interprets the relevant spirit from three perspectives: "seizing the initiative," "building an open ecosystem," and "adhering to open source and inclusive access," pointing out that artificial intelligence is profoundly affecting the global development landscape. BRICS countries should strengthen pragmatic cooperation, promote innovative development, and narrow the digital divide through open source and openness, capacity building, and talent cultivation. The article also mentioned that China is promoting the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, aiming to promote international cooperation and global governance, and to steer artificial intelligence toward a beneficial, safe, and fair direction for the benefit of all humanity.