Shanghai Hosts Historic AI Governance Pact Signing

The signing ceremony for the World AI Cooperation Organization was held in Shanghai on July 16, drawing participation from the United Nations Secretary‑General and numerous international delegations.

The pact outlines WAICO as a sovereign, intergovernmental organization that will work under the UN Charter’s objectives. It commits members to joint consultation, joint construction, and the principle of benefiting humanity first.

By creating a platform for shared research, policy formulation, and standards‑setting, the organization seeks to guide AI development toward safe, equitable, and beneficial outcomes worldwide. Shanghai will host the organization’s headquarters, positioning the city as a central node for global AI dialogue.