Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
Publish Date: 2026-07-16 11:23:00
Source Domain: www.reuters.com
- Twenty-nine countries, including notable members such as Russia, Cuba, Brazil, and Venezuela, signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization.
- The intergovernmental body aims to promote international cooperation and governance in artificial intelligence.
- Founding members of the organization include several African and Asian countries alongside major geopolitical powers.
- The headquarters of the World AI Cooperation Organization will be based in Shanghai, China.
- The signing took place in Shanghai on July 16, 2026, ahead of the annual World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
- The initiative is part of China’s broader efforts to shape global AI governance, as outlined by Chinese President Xi Jinping during the upcoming conference.
