On July 9, China said its open-source AI models have materially lowered access
barriers and costs, helping parties—particularly developing countries—share in
AI gains. Beijing will host the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference
and a high-level global AI governance meeting in Shanghai and said it intends to
use the events to coordinate on technology innovation, expand outcome access,
build an inclusive ecosystem and promote AI that is widely accessible and
beneficial.
