TLDR: UNESCO and the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) co-hosted the “Global AI Policy Dialogue and Collaboration Development” Forum on July 27, 2025, as part of the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025) in Shanghai. The forum addressed critical issues in global AI governance, emphasizing institutionalized dialogue, scaled application, standardized regulations, and collaborative efforts to foster international consensus on AI.
On July 27, 2025, the “Global AI Policy Dialogue and Collaboration Development” Forum was successfully co-hosted by UNESCO and the China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) at the Shanghai Expo Center. This significant event was held under the guidance of China’s Ministry of Justice and formed a thematic forum within the larger 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC 2025). The forum’s primary objective was to delve into frontier issues concerning global AI governance, fostering extensive exchanges across four key dimensions: institutionalized dialogue, scaled application of AI, standardized regulations, and win-win collaboration to advance international consensus on AI policies.
Professor JIANG Zeting, Chair of the University Council of CUPL, highlighted in his opening address the university’s strategic focus on AI governance capacity-building as a pivotal element serving the nation’s overarching development strategy. CUPL is committed to intensifying research on AI legislation and actively promoting the establishment of institutionalized, multi-tiered global dialogue mechanisms and platforms for AI governance. Furthermore, the university aims to facilitate exchanges and mutual learning in AI-related legal civilization, while fostering practical cooperation among nations on shared regulatory experiences, mutually recognized technical standards, and jointly conducted risk assessment initiatives.
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Professor Shahbaz Khan, Director and Representative of the UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, underscored in his opening remarks the imperative that AI must evolve into a global public good, benefiting all humanity. He drew attention to UNESCO’s landmark Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, which was unanimously adopted by all Member States in 2021. This recommendation stands as the first global framework for ethical AI development and is currently being implemented by over 70 countries through UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology, serving as an effective guide for AI governance. Professor Khan also elaborated on other key initiatives by UNESCO related to AI ethics.
