China pitches 'human-centered' AI governance at UN, urges closing digital divide

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng addressed the UN General Assembly, advocating for AI development 'oriented to the good' and centered on people, while calling for international cooperation to bridge the digital divide. The speech signals China's continued push to shape global AI norms, positioning itself as a responsible stakeholder. The proposal's specifics remain vague, and its reception among member states is uncertain.