Xi: AI must serve humanity, not replace it

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the 2026 World AI Conference on Tuesday, calling for global cooperation to ensure artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. In his address, Xi emphasized that AI development must prioritize safety, ethics, and human control, warning against unchecked automation that could threaten jobs and social stability. He proposed a new international framework for AI governance, urging nations to share data and technology to bridge the digital divide. The speech comes as world leaders debate the risks and rewards of rapidly advancing AI systems.