According to a foreign media report on October 17, Partnership on AI welcomed the first new member of China, Baidu, in the latest public announcement, and said that this cooperation is "an important step in establishing a truly global partnership." In the future, Baidu will cooperate with the partnership Other members of on AI are working together on AI R&D standards and global AI policy formulation, so that AI technology can develop healthily and benefit more people.
According to reports, Partnership on AI is a non-profit organization that was initially co-sponsored by Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM, and Microsoft. Its purpose is to bring together different voices around the world to ensure that AI can develop safely, transparently and reasonably in the future. , Let the world better understand the impact of artificial intelligence. With the development of institutions, leading AI companies such as Apple, Intel, and Sony have joined them one after another.
Baidu President Zhang Yaqin said, "Based on this cooperation, three working groups have been launched." He said, "With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology and the continuous expansion of artificial intelligence applications, we recognize that it is very important to join this global organization that discusses the prospects of AI development. Ensuring the safety, fairness and transparency of artificial intelligence should not be an afterthought. Ideas are what we should prioritize at the beginning of every project or system. The impact of transformative technologies in the AI field knows no borders, so we look forward to sharing our insights and learning from our international counterparts. "
The organization stated that Baidu's entry marks the beginning of PAI's entry into China, and as the future continues to develop, it will continue to recruit new members in China and around the world. Baidu's research experts in artificial intelligence will be incorporated into the existing three working groups, aiming to contribute their strength to AI policy research, tool development and guiding principles.
Tyra Lyon, executive director of Partnership on AI, said: “The admission of the first Chinese member is an important step towards establishing a truly global partnership. When discussing the prospects for the development of artificial intelligence, if China’s participation is not involved, then this kind of discussion is Incomplete. I look forward to seeing our members work together across national borders, industries and disciplines to shape this key future technology and create the best value for society."