The US, China, and other APEC economies jointly endorsed open artificial intelligence models while calling for safeguards around security, data protection, and intellectual property rights.
The multilateral statement, released in Chengdu, China, signals governments are moving to balance support for accessible AI development with regulatory oversight. As companies accelerate releases of powerful open-source models, policymakers increasingly seek to establish frameworks governing their deployment.
The statement reflects growing consensus among Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation members that open models drive innovation and accessibility, but require guardrails to prevent misuse. The emphasis on IP rights protection suggests concern over training data sourcing and model attribution.
The agreement comes as major tech firms continue releasing capable open models, while governments worldwide debate AI regulation. The joint statement indicates APEC nations aim to coordinate rather than impose conflicting rules, potentially shaping global AI governance norms.
The statement does not detail enforcement mechanisms or specific security standards, leaving implementation to individual economies.
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