Representative of China: We will work with the international community to form more consensus on the military application of artificial intelligence
Author：Eve Cole
Update Time：2024-11-22 13:24:01
The second "Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Field" Summit was held in Seoul from the 9th to the 10th. Ma Shengkun, deputy director of the Arms Control Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, led a delegation to attend the meeting. Ma Shengkun said at the ministerial roundtable held on the 10th that the military application of artificial intelligence is related to international peace and security, as well as the welfare and future of all mankind. As a major country in artificial intelligence, China attaches great importance to the development, security and governance of artificial intelligence. In the context of world peace and security facing multiple challenges, China advocates that the international community should uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, practice the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and seek consensus on how to regulate the military application of artificial intelligence through dialogue and cooperation. , and promote the establishment of an open, fair and effective security governance mechanism. Ma Shengkun said that the military empowerment effect of artificial intelligence is significant and may affect international peace and security. Countries, especially big ones, should adopt a prudent and responsible attitude when using relevant technologies, and at the same time respect the security concerns of other countries, avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, and prevent arms races; countries should adhere to the principle of "intelligent for good" and promote the military application of artificial intelligence to serve peace. and development, abide by relevant international laws and public order and good customs, and oppose the misuse and abuse of relevant weapon systems; necessary human-computer interaction should be implemented throughout the life cycle of artificial intelligence-related weapon systems to ensure that they are under human control. He said that all countries should closely track technological development trends, strengthen risk analysis and personnel training, implement hierarchical and classified management, take necessary civil and technical defense measures, and strengthen risk management and control; the risks of artificial intelligence military applications are a common issue faced by all countries, and relevant Governance also requires the collective efforts of all countries to jointly explore solutions and establish a governance mechanism with universal participation so that all countries can share the dividends of artificial intelligence development and jointly resist all possible risks and challenges. Ma Shengkun emphasized that China is an active advocate of global governance of artificial intelligence and an activist who puts its ideas and propositions into practice. Looking to the future, facing the opportunities and challenges brought by artificial intelligence, China will uphold the principles of openness, inclusiveness and mutual learning, work with the international community to strengthen communication and exchanges, deepen practical cooperation, and promote more consensus among countries on the military application of artificial intelligence. , so that artificial intelligence technology can better serve mankind.
