U.S. and China Support Open-Source AI with Security Measures at APEC Summit
During the APEC Digital Weeks in Chengdu, China, the U.S., China, and other member economies released a 'Chengdu statement' emphasizing the importance of open-source AI development with strong security assurances. This multilateral statement reflects a shift towards more state oversight in AI development, moving away from the libertarian roots of open-source models. The statement highlights the need for security, data protection, and intellectual property rights, while supporting open-source AI models. Chinese companies like DeepSeek and GLM 5.2 have been leading in open-source AI, contrasting with U.S. companies that offer closed, pay-to-use models. The statement marks the first minister-level agreement on open-source cooperation, indicating a significant step in international AI collaboration. 
