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AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All

Action plan State lawGlobal · CNproposed

The AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All is proposed by China to bridge the AI and digital divides, particularly helping the Global South benefit equitably from artificial intelligence developments. It outlines five key goals covering digital infrastructure, industrial applications, personnel training, data security, and AI safety under the framework of the United Nations. Furthermore, the plan details specific actions China is ready to undertake, such as building joint laboratories, holding AI training workshops, and fostering international cooperation platforms.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of ChinaGovernment (executive) · CN
Lead issuer
Legal forceAspirational
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

International communityNational governmentCompaniesResearchers and academics

Policymakers, international organizations, and developing countries looking to engage in AI capacity-building and international cooperation.

Sectors
Cross-sectorAgriculture and food · traditional agricultureResearch and science · AI R&D

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses international cooperation in AI capacity-building, digital infrastructure development, industrial applications, personnel training, public AI literacy, data security, and AI safety and risk governance.

What's missing

It does not provide binding legal regulations, mandatory technical standards, or enforcement mechanisms.

Key takeaways
  • The plan aims to bridge the AI and digital divides, supporting the Global South to access AI technologies.
  • It emphasizes upholding the central and coordinating role of the United Nations in international development cooperation.
  • Goals include promoting digital infrastructure, empowering industries, enhancing AI literacy, and improving data security.
  • China commits to holding 10 AI workshops and seminars for developing countries by the end of 2025.
  • The action plan encourages establishing global, interoperable AI risk assessment frameworks and standards under the UN framework.
Principles it states
Sovereign equalityDevelopment orientationPeople-centredShared benefits and inclusivenessMulti-party coordination and cooperation
Outline
· I.Vision and Goals
  - 1. Promote AI and Digital Infrastructure Connectivity
  - 2. Empower Industries Through the AI Plus Application
  - 3. Enhance AI Literacy and Strengthen Personnel Training
  - 4. Improve AI Data Security and Diversity
  - 5. Ensure AI Safety, Reliability and Controllability
· II.China's Actions
Issued27 September 2024
Length1,039 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopeglobal

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

1/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Uphold the principles of fairness and nondiscrimination

I. Vision and Goals

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

3/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Promote equality and diversity in AI data sets to eliminate racism, discrimination, and other forms of algorithmic bias

I. Vision and Goals

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

2/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

protect and strengthen the digital and AI rights of women and children

I. Vision and Goals

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

2/5

Protection of personal data and private life

protect personal privacy and data security

I. Vision and Goals

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

2/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

share best practices, build open-source and inclusive AI communities in a responsible manner

II. China's Actions

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

4/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Conduct joint risk assessment on AI R&D and applications, actively develop and improve technologies and policies to address AI risks

I. Vision and Goals

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

ai_capacity_building global_south international_cooperation digital_divide artificial_intelligence sustainable_development