Session
Organizer 1: Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: Wolfgang Kleinwaechter, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Kilnam Chon, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Anriette Esterhuysen, Civil Society, African Group
Speaker 2: Kilnam Chon, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 3: Anriette Esterhuysen, Civil Society, African Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable format equalizes participant roles, making it suitable for multi-stakeholder debates and conducive to in-depth exploration of the meeting's themes. A 60-minute timeframe ensures sufficient discussion of the meeting content without causing excessive fatigue for participants. Segments such as keynote speeches, discussion exchanges, and summary remarks can be arranged to ensure the meeting proceeds efficiently.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: A roundtable format equalizes participant roles, making it suitable for multi-stakeholder debates and conducive to in-depth exploration of the meeting's themes. A 60-minute timeframe ensures sufficient discussion of the meeting content without causing excessive fatigue for participants. Segments such as keynote speeches, discussion exchanges, and summary remarks can be arranged to ensure the meeting proceeds efficiently.
Policy Question(s)
1. How to design a global AI governance framework that supports technological democratization while mitigating the risks of accountability gaps caused by "decentralized innovation"?
2. Could the non-Silicon Valley model represented by Deepseek become an alternative pathway for AI development in the Global South? If so, how should the international community adjust its strategies for technical assistance and investment?
3. As AI democratization accelerates the diffusion of technology, how can we balance open collaboration with national security concerns (e.g., protection of critical infrastructure, geopolitical technological competition)?
What will participants gain from attending this session? 1. Understand Deepseek's technological breakthroughs in AI democratization (such as open-source models and low-cost computing solutions) and their potential impact on bridging the global intelligence divide.
2. Analyze the differentiated impacts of the Deepseek model on Silicon Valley, Europe, and the Global South (e.g., technological pathways, market ecosystems, governance frameworks), and explore how it reshapes the global AI landscape.
3. Learn how to balance AI innovation and risk governance (e.g., data sovereignty, algorithmic transparency) through case studies, and acquire practical frameworks for multi-stakeholder collaboration.
SDGs
Description:
Hangzhou and Zhejiang University are the birthplace and cradle of Deepseek. Zhejiang University has organized a global, multi-stakeholder in-depth analysis of the Deepseek phenomenon to uncover the true essence behind it, recognizing the technological and ideological roots that drive the Deepseek phenomenon. The analysis addresses why Deepseek has achieved a historic breakthrough in advancing AI democratization, opening up new directions and pathways for bridging the global intelligence divide. It examines the impact on the Silicon Valley model, the implications for Europe and the Global South, and the opportunities created as a result. Additionally, it objectively analyzes the challenges posed to global AI governance and proposes corresponding strategies.
Hangzhou and Zhejiang University are the birthplace and cradle of Deepseek. Zhejiang University has organized a global, multi-stakeholder in-depth analysis of the Deepseek phenomenon to uncover the true essence behind it, recognizing the technological and ideological roots that drive the Deepseek phenomenon. The analysis addresses why Deepseek has achieved a historic breakthrough in advancing AI democratization, opening up new directions and pathways for bridging the global intelligence divide. It examines the impact on the Silicon Valley model, the implications for Europe and the Global South, and the opportunities created as a result. Additionally, it objectively analyzes the challenges posed to global AI governance and proposes corresponding strategies.
Expected Outcomes
1. Publish "AI Democratization and Global Governance: Challenges and Opportunities from the Deepseek Case," summarizing technical analyses, regional impact assessments, and policy recommendations.
2. Promote the establishment of an "AI Democratization Innovation Alliance," connecting Zhejiang University, research institutions, and enterprises in the Global South to advance joint pilot projects.
Hybrid Format: 1. Utilize technological tools such as Zoom to ensure online participants can watch the meeting live in real-time and interact with on-site participants through chat functions. Simultaneously, provide stable internet connections and video participation capabilities for online speakers, enabling them to engage in real-time communication with on-site attendees.
2. Incorporate multiple interactive segments during the meeting, such as Q&A sessions and group discussions, to encourage active participation from both on-site and online attendees. Collect feedback and suggestions from participants through online polls or other methods, ensuring the meeting content aligns closely with their needs.
3. Leverage online collaboration platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams to provide participants with a space for continuous communication and cooperation. Share meeting materials and discussion topics on these platforms during the event to foster interaction and exchange among participants.