Chinese government proposed on Saturday creation of global artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation organization, tentatively considering its headquarters in Shanghai, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China announced plans to establish an international organization to foster global cooperation on artificial intelligence, positioning itself as a counterweight to U.S. influence in the rapidly advancing technology.

Premier Li Qiang proposed a global AI cooperation organization, challenging U.S. dominance amid tech competition. He criticized technological monopolies and promoted open-source AI, particularly for developing nations.