The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai marked a historic milestone with the launch of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). As AI development accelerates worldwide, the new organization aims to help build a more inclusive global governance framework that balances innovation with security.

CGTN's Zhang Siran examines how China's latest initiative seeks to address key governance gaps, strengthen international cooperation, and promote a more equitable, safe and responsible future for artificial intelligence.