Shanghai Moment in Global AI Governance: Ecosystem Game Behind 29-Nation Pact

Last week, a signing ceremony in Shanghai featured no fireworks, no red carpet, just representatives from 29 countries putting pen to paper. This organization, named the "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization," is headquartered in Shanghai, with founding member states covering Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe. If you look closely at this list, you'll notice an interesting detail: it does not include the United States, Japan, or major EU countries.