China's Leader Xi Jinping Calls for Heightened Security to Address AI Risks

China's Communist Party warns of risks posed by advances in artificial technology and calls for increased national security measures.
Xi Jinping urged efforts to safeguard political security and improve security governance of internet data and AI.
Xi called for a new pattern of development with a new security architecture to address complicated circumstances facing national security.
China has introduced laws to protect against perceived threats and recently raided foreign companies, worrying international businesses.
Scientists and tech leaders warn of AI posing risks to humanity and call for global efforts to mitigate extinction risk.