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  "id": 7091455,
  "title": "Xi pushes China’s open-source AI vision at BRICS summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/xi-pushes-chinas-open-source-ai-vision-at-brics-summit",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-13T09:57:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
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    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/xi-pushes-chinas-opensource-ai-vision-at-brics-summit-4898725"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's open-source approach to artificial intelligence during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, aiming to expand Beijing's global influence in AI development amidst escalating competition with the United States, according to Bloomberg. The Chinese leader announced that China would spearhead the establishment of a BRICS community centered on open-source AI, advocating for joint efforts in creating and applying large language models, alongside seminars and training programs for member countries. This proposal follows Beijing's formation of the World AI Cooperation Organization, an entity comprising nearly 30 nations that Xi extended an invitation to. Xi emphasized the necessity for enhanced cooperation on AI, promoting open-source development, collaboration, and information sharing. China seeks to create an AI ecosystem offering reduced-cost alternatives to U.S. technology to domestic and international users. Contrasting with the closed-model strategies employed by prominent American developers like OpenAI and Anthropic, China's strategy remains uncertain regarding its level of support from other BRICS members, such as India and the United Arab Emirates. The joint declaration issued by the group on Saturday did not explicitly endorse Xi's proposal; instead, it called for international collaboration to expand AI resource access and tackle challenges related to safety, security, inclusiveness, and reliability. China's push for open-source AI comes amid intensifying competition in AI governance and access to advanced technology between Beijing and Washington. Chinese State Security Minister Chen Yixin criticized the implementation of blacklists, closed-source systems, and technology restrictions, arguing that these measures risk fragmenting global AI supply chains and exacerbating technological development disparities. While China supports open-source AI development, it maintains a balance between technological advancement and security; Chinese policy commentary has previously advocated for restricting access to the most potent capabilities of advanced AI models. The BRICS initiative provides China with an additional platform to disseminate its preferred approach among major emerging economies as governments deliberate on AI technology's development, distribution, and governance.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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