Recently, the International Telecommunication Union has held a series of important meetings, with a high focus on the development of artificial intelligence standards. At the 2024 World Telecommunication Standardization Conference, the International Telecommunication Union's Telecommunications Standards Bureau released its first resolution on artificial intelligence. At the same time, the International Telecommunication Union also co hosted the first International Artificial Intelligence Standards Summit with the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission. The two "firsts" highlight the firm determination of the International Telecommunication Union to accelerate the establishment of artificial intelligence standards this year, and also reflect the urgent global demand for strengthening artificial intelligence regulation. The formulation of artificial intelligence standards has entered a critical period. In recent years, global participants in artificial intelligence governance have increased their attention to standard formulation. When talking about why the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) paid more attention to the development of artificial intelligence standards in 2024, Makoto Uchiyama said, "For many years, the development of artificial intelligence standards and capabilities has been the top priority of the ITU. We see that the G20, the United Nations High level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence, the Global Summit on 'AI for the Good', and the Global Digital Compact adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September have all highly emphasized the importance of this work in 2024." He also said that the resolution "Standardization Activities of ITU's Telecommunication Standardization Department on Supporting the Standardization of Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Telecommunications/ICT" adopted at this session of the World Telecommunication Standardization Plenary Session called for continued priority to be given to construction. Responsible, safe and inclusive AI, Including global cooperation through the 'Artificial Intelligence for Good' platform. It is reported that the "Artificial Intelligence for Good" platform is jointly built by more than 40 United Nations agencies, including the International Telecommunication Union and UNESCO. It is an important channel for the United Nations to carry out dialogue on artificial intelligence and an important international exchange and cooperation platform for all member states in the fields of artificial intelligence technology, standards, applications, and governance. False information is currently the most severe challenge in the field of artificial intelligence. A major challenge we are working to address is that artificial intelligence may lead to the spread of false and erroneous information, "said Makoto Owari. The development of standards helps to use technological tools to verify the authenticity and source of multimedia content, which will facilitate the detection of deepfakes and create a trustworthy information environment. The work of the International Telecommunication Union cannot be separated from the support of its members, including 194 member states and over 1000 member companies, universities, as well as international and regional organizations participating in the organization's work. The development of standards cannot be separated from global cooperation. In the process of developing artificial intelligence standards, the International Telecommunication Union has also established close cooperation with non United Nations system standard setting organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission. As the "three major international standardization organizations", the International Telecommunication Union, the International Organization for Standardization, and the International Electrotechnical Commission guide coordinated actions between standard setters and an increasing number of stakeholders. The International Artificial Intelligence Standards Summit, founded by the three international organizations mentioned above, aims to ensure comprehensive development of artificial intelligence standards. We are leading a collaborative project on artificial intelligence and multimedia authenticity standards to provide technical tools for deep forgery detection. At the same time, we are also working together to develop an artificial intelligence standards database to support the unified development and implementation of standards, which is an important priority of the United Nations Secretary General's Technical Envoy, Amandip Singh Gill. The development of artificial intelligence technology standards is not independent, but involves multiple aspects such as ethics, data security, and environmental protection. Artificial intelligence will affect almost all aspects of our society and economy, "said Makoto Owari. Therefore, ensuring that standards meet the diverse and constantly expanding industry demands has become a key and difficult point in the current standard setting process. The trend of cross-border empowerment of artificial intelligence as a universal technology is becoming increasingly evident. Yugami Makoto pointed out that the International Telecommunication Union standards are supporting digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications in fields such as energy, transportation, healthcare, financial services, agriculture, and smart cities. Emerging technologies are establishing strong connections with various industries, and artificial intelligence is further enhancing this trend. Industry integration also requires the integration of regulatory responsibilities, "he said, highlighting the importance of cooperation and consensus. In addition, by jointly developing standards with multiple industries, the International Telecommunication Union has established mutual trust and understanding with other industries. By clarifying their respective roles in rule making, all parties involved will help create confidence in sustained innovation and investment. He also added that currently, the International Telecommunication Union actively promotes the establishment of connections between different industries through the "Artificial Intelligence for Good" initiative, diversified membership mechanisms, United Nations cooperation agencies and standards bodies, and the support of over 36000 professionals who have joined the "Artificial Intelligence for Good" network. Bridging the technological development gap is a key area of focus. Bridging the development gap between developed and developing countries is a high-frequency term in the United Nations this year. How to bridge the technological gap between North and South countries in the field of artificial intelligence is also a key area of concern for the International Telecommunication Union in the process of standard setting. On the one hand, the standards of the International Telecommunication Union have the characteristic of "consensus", and the formulation of standards is conducive to the global promotion and participation of all parties in artificial intelligence technology. "With the emergence of new innovation ecosystems around artificial intelligence, technical standards will help to promote these ecosystems globally and support widespread participation in artificial intelligence innovation. Standard formulation helps create opportunities to acquire technological capabilities and market access." On the other hand, the International Telecommunication Union will actively promote the participation of southern countries in the process of artificial intelligence standard formulation, leaving no one behind. "We provide lower membership standards for the academic community, start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, and companies of all sizes in developing countries. In addition, the International Telecommunication Union also provides more support to standard experts in developing countries through the 'Bridging the Standardization Gap' program It is reported that the International Telecommunication Union launched the "Artificial Intelligence for Good: Innovating to Expand Impact" project in March this year, aiming to bridge the global gap in artificial intelligence technology and promote the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To this end, the project has launched two public solicitation activities, namely the collection of artificial intelligence application cases and the application of artificial intelligence scholars. In July of this year, at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and High Level Conference on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence held in Shanghai, the "Artificial Intelligence for Good: Innovation and Expanding Impact Case Collection" was officially released, which includes 53 excellent artificial intelligence application cases from around the world, including healthcare, climate action, sustainable urban construction, and reducing inequality. Among them, 21 cases are from China, accounting for nearly 40%. In addition, the project also focuses on the cultivation of the new generation of artificial intelligence talents. Through the "AI for Good Scholars" program, it empowers young talents from different regions and enhances their ability to use artificial intelligence technology to promote social welfare. By organizing the above-mentioned activities, the "Artificial Intelligence for Good: Innovation Expands Impact" project is actively bridging the global gap in artificial intelligence technology, promoting knowledge sharing, and facilitating cross regional and cross-cultural cooperation in artificial intelligence applications to address the major challenges facing the world today. (New Society)