29 NATIONS ESTABLISH WORLD AI COOPERATION ORG

The signatories formalized the creation of the new organization aimed at fostering international collaboration on artificial intelligence development and governance. China positioned the initiative as a counterweight to Western-led AI frameworks. The agreement brings together nations from multiple continents and economic blocs. Participating countries include members from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, though most Western developed nations did not join. Details on the organization's structure, funding, and operational scope remain limited. The body's mandate reportedly focuses on AI safety, ethics, and technical standards, though specifics have not been fully disclosed. The move reflects growing geopolitical divisions over AI governance. While the U.S. and European nations have pursued their own regulatory approaches, this coalition signals an alternative institutional framework for developing countries and those outside traditional Western alliances.