South Korea hosted summit warns of AI risks to democracy
democracy, as some officials attending a global summit accused Russia and China of conducting malicious propaganda campaigns.
Speaking at the opening of the Summit for Democracy in Seoul, Yoon said countries had a duty to share experiences and wisdom so that artificial intelligence and technology could be employed to promote democracy.
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South Korea is hosting the third Summit for Democracy conference, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden aimed at discussing ways to stop democratic backsliding and erosion of rights and freedoms.
On Monday, China hit back at Seoul for inviting Taiwan Digital Minister Audrey Tang to give a video address.
Though a presenter said Tang was speaking in a private capacity, her participation was not announced ahead of time by either Taiwan or South Korea, which has boosted ties with Washington but also sought to prevent major impact to its deep economic ties with China.
China claims Taiwan as its own, but the island rejects its sovereignty stance.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said
