Chair’s Statement of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance

• The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference emphasized striking the right balance between development, security, innovation, and global well-being.
• The statement calls for robust international cooperation to bridge the resource and power distribution gaps, enabling Global South countries to benefit equally from AI.
• Fifteen core points outline actions ranging from enterprise-led innovation ecosystems and open-source collaboration to data security and energy sustainability.
• The conference announced the establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), headquartered in Shanghai as an intergovernmental international organization on AI.
• It supports the central role of the United Nations in global AI governance, including the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI.

· Introduction and Context of the 2026 Conference
· 1. Fostering Innovation and Talent
· 2. Advancing AI Empowerment Across Industries and Households
· 3. Open Source and Openness for Inclusive AI
· 4. Data Resources, Security, and Governance
· 5. Sustainable AI and Energy Integration
· 6. Social Transformation and Employment
· 7. Security Risks, Laws, Regulations, and Agile Governance
· 8. Frontier Technologies and Critical Infrastructure
· 9. AI Agents, Decision-Making Authority, and Behavioral Boundaries
· 10. Prevention of Malicious Use by Terrorist and Criminal Groups
· 11. Multilateralism and the Central Role of the U.N.
· 12. International Economic and Trade Rules for AI
· 13. Bridging Stagnation and Supporting Developing Countries
· 14. Harmonization of Security, Industrial, and Ethical Standards
· 15. Cultural Diversity and Adaptation
· Establishment of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)