Ensuring Security in the AI Era: China's Response to the Risks of Artificial Intelligence

China's ruling Communist Party highlights the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and calls for increased national security measures. The tension between technological advancement and concerns about social and political impacts are evident. 

The party's meeting in Beijing emphasized the need to safeguard political security and improve the governance of internet data and AI. The complexity of national security problems is rising, and China aims to build strategic self-confidence and be prepared for worst-case scenarios.

With a focus on party control, China dedicates substantial resources to suppress political threats. While censoring protests and online criticism, citizen dissatisfaction persists, including recent concerns about COVID-19 lockdown measures. 

As China seeks to regulate its tech sector, the party meeting highlighted the importance of assessing risks, safeguarding national interests, and controlling AI. Worries about AI outsmarting humans and potential risks have garnered global attention.

The call to prioritize mitigating AI's risks and potential for extinction echoes concerns raised by industry leaders and researchers worldwide. Elon Musk and other prominent figures have advocated for global action and regulation in the development of AI.