Reported 11 months ago
In May, the US and China held their first meeting on the risks and management of artificial intelligence (AI) in Geneva, Switzerland. Concerns were raised over China's extensive use of AI for surveillance, tracking individuals through chat apps and phones, which poses significant human rights and privacy concerns. The US is shifting its tech diplomacy policy from emphasizing 'digital sovereignty' to 'digital unity' to combat China's digital expansion and global digital security threats. This strategic shift involves building an open, inclusive, secure, and resilient digital ecosystem, coordinating with international partners, strengthening national responsibilities in cyberspace, and enhancing global capabilities in digital and network technology. The policy aims to include telecom networks, undersea cables, cloud computing, data centers, satellite networks, IoT, AI, and other emerging technologies in its digital ecosystem, with public-private partnerships playing a significant role. At the G7 summit in June, a digital infrastructure plan for the Asia-Pacific region was proposed, including collaborations on cloud and AI centers in various countries and establishing an undersea cable connecting Pacific Island nations to address security concerns raised by Huawei's cancelled cable project in 2020. Taiwan's crucial role in global server supply chains for high-speed computing and data centers was highlighted at a computer expo in June, emphasizing the need for Taiwan to expand its participation in US tech diplomacy to strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure, enhance regional security, and broaden diplomatic engagement with Asia-Pacific countries.
Source: YAHOO