The United Nations General Assembly adopted a China-led resolution meant to help poor nations benefit from artificial intelligence, the latest in a tug of war between Beijing and Washington for AI supremacy on the global stage.

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy, developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence.

The non-binding resolution seeks AI development in a ‘free, open, inclusive and nondiscriminatory’ environment between wealthy and developing nations.

The UN General Assembly, with China and US support, calls for equal AI opportunities for developing nations, highlighting global cooperation.

The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution sponsored by China, supported by the US, urging developed nations to bridge the AI gap with developing countries. This follows an earlier US-led resolution promoting safe and equitable AI access globally.