A robot demonstrates precision operation during the 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, East China, July 19, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]
International cooperation is crucial for the development of artificial intelligence, said Evgeny Burnaev, a Russian AI expert and laureate of the Russian government's award in science and technology.
Burnaev, who also served as the director of the artificial intelligence center at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology in Russia, noted that cooperation was the core theme of this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference, which was held in Shanghai recently.
He explained that AI is a complex discipline that has evolved from isolated research fields into an essential "infrastructure" covering healthcare, production, logistics and climate monitoring. Building a mature AI infrastructure is impossible without international cooperation, as the technology relies heavily on massive data and immense computing power, which require multiparty collaboration.
Regarding the inclusive development of AI, Burnaev warned that existing AI technologies could greatly magnify current global development gaps. To prevent a single culture or value system from dominating, he proposed two key measures: countries should collaborate in basic education and scientific research, and the world must establish unified global benchmarks and technical standards in AI engineering to prevent operational failures across critical systems.
