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At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China unveiled its ‘Global AI Governance Action Plan’, highlighting a globalist approach to AI safety and regulation, contrasting with the US’s more isolationist stance. The conference emphasized the need for international collaboration in AI safety, with key figures like Zhou Bowen and Yi Zeng advocating for global partnerships. Despite the absence of American leadership, a coalition led by China, Singapore, the UK, and the EU is set to drive AI safety initiatives. The discussions underscored shared concerns between China and the US regarding AI risks such as model hallucinations and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.