News: At the APEC leaders’ meeting, Xi Jinping pushed proposal for World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set AI governance rules and boost cooperation.
About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
- WAICO is presented as a global body to govern artificial intelligence, advancing shared rules and cooperation in this field.
- Proposed by: Chinese President proposed a global AI governance body at the 2025 APEC summit.
- Based in : It could be based in the commercial hub of Shanghai.
- Purpose: It can set governance rules and boost cooperation, making artificial intelligence a public good for the international community.
Various Initiatives for AI Governance
Initiative | Purpose and Objective |
| UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (2021) | Adopted by 194 member states; it establishes the first global ethical framework for AI development. |
| UN General Assembly Resolution on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI” (2024) | Promotes responsible AI systems that support sustainable development for all, encouraging global cooperation for inclusive and safe AI governance. (United Nations) |
| EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) | The world’s first comprehensive, risk-based legal framework for AI (fully applicable by June 2026). (European Union) |
| Bletchley Declaration (2023) | Collaborate on AI safety research and frontier risk management through voluntary cooperation. (United Kingdom) |
| AI Seoul Summit (2024) | Advanced discussions on AI safety, governance, and innovation. (South Korea) |
| India–AI Impact Summit (2026) | Aims to make AI governance more inclusive and human-centric by strengthening Global South participation and sustainable AI practices. (India) |
| G7 Hiroshima AI Process (2023) | Established the International Code of Conduct for AI developers, promoting trustworthy AI aligned with democratic values and human rights. (G7 countries – led by Japan) |
| BRICS Leaders’ Declaration on Global Governance of AI (2025) | Promotes South–South cooperation, technology sharing, and inclusive AI governance reflecting developing nations’ priorities. (BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) |
| Frontier AI Safety Commitments | Major tech firms pledge responsible testing, transparency, and deployment practices for advanced AI models to reduce systemic risks. (Private Sector – multiple global companies) |
