Harris urges immediate AI safeguards and US-China cooperation at Seoul forum
Former Vice President Kamala Harris called on governments and tech firms to act quickly on AI safety, stressing the need to work with China on global standards.
At a policy forum in Seoul, former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris warned that the window for implementing robust AI safeguards is closing and urged immediate action from both governments and technology companies. She outlined three existential dangers: cyber attacks, weaponized AI systems, and the potential for AI to operate beyond human oversight. Harris called for the United States to collaborate with China on creating international AI standards, arguing that strategic competition should not block cooperation on shared risks.
She also condemned what she described as erratic U.S. tariff measures and warned against a short-term, transactional approach that could erode global influence. Harris praised South Korean investment in U.S. shipbuilding, semiconductors, electric vehicles and clean energy, calling it highly significant. Finally, she warned that expanding ties among North Korea, Russia, China and Iran heighten security concerns, underscoring the need for stronger U.S.-South Korea deterrence.
Why it matters
AI safety and international coordination affect global security, technology markets and geopolitical stability.
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