China Proposes Open-Source AI Platform for BRICS Members

Source: O Estado de S. Paulo, | Original Published At: 2026-09-15 11:00:00 UTC

Key Points

• During the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed developing an open-source artificial intelligence system that BRICS members and partners could jointly use and improve.
• China plans to provide a cloud platform for the bloc's digital ecosystem and to create programs to train new AI specialists in BRICS member countries.
• The initiative aims to promote technology sharing for new AI models and applications while reducing dependence on systems developed by U.S. companies.
• China said it is ready to help BRICS members build smart factories and develop norms and standards to jointly modernize manufacturing.
• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized attempts to turn critical minerals and technology into diplomatic weapons, saying this restricts access to innovation.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin said reforming global governance is essential for integration within BRICS on the joint use of AI.