# Digital Divide
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Beijing Asserts Leadership in AI Governance, Positioning as Advocate for the Global South
China is asserting a lead role in global AI governance by championing a UN-centric model and focusing on the 'intelligence gap' in developing nations. Through a new white paper and strategic international partnerships, Beijing aims to position itself as the primary advocate for the Global South in the race to set AI standards.
China Spearheads Global South AI Agenda at the United Nations
China and Zambia co-hosted a UN session focused on AI capacity building for developing nations, emphasizing practical cooperation and multilateralism. The move reinforces Beijing's strategy to lead the Global South in setting international norms for artificial intelligence.
Algorithms of Salvation: China’s Rural Elderly Trade Health Pills for AI “Witchcraft”
Predatory 'AI Wealth' courses are targeting China's rural elderly, replacing traditional health supplement scams with digital-themed pyramid schemes. These programs exploit the demographic's lack of technical literacy and economic desperation by framing AI as a mystical path to riches rather than a technological tool.
Navigating the Labyrinth: The Rise and Growing Pains of China’s Medical Companions
China is witnessing the emergence of 'medical companions' to help the elderly and lonely youth navigate a digitized healthcare system. While the industry faces regulatory voids and predatory certification scams, government pilot programs signal a shift toward official professionalization by 2026.