Xi Jinping
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Xi Jinping, President of China; General Secretary of the CCP; Chairman of the Central Military Commission (China), ranks #1/500 on the Power & Influence Index (88.0). Greatest lever: Political power (100.0, Leading). Entrenchment 100/100.
Dimension read
| Dimension | Value | Standing | What a high vs low value means, and where Xi Jinping sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PII Power & Influence (PII) | 88.0 | Leading · #1/635 | High here, near the apex of civilizational influence. ▲ high: near the apex of civilizational influence · ▼ low: lower relative influence within this elite set |
| Economic power Economic power | 82.0 | Leading · #48/635 | High here, controls vast wealth and companies. ▲ high: controls vast wealth and companies · ▼ low: limited economic control |
| Political power Political power | 100.0 | Leading · #1/635 | High here, commands states, law or policy. ▲ high: commands states, law or policy · ▼ low: little formal political power |
| AI power AI power | 85.0 | Leading · #16/635 | High here, shapes or controls the trajectory of AI. ▲ high: shapes or controls the trajectory of AI · ▼ low: limited sway over AI's direction |
| Platform reach Platform reach | 75.0 | Strong · #68/635 | High here, commands a vast audience or network. ▲ high: commands a vast audience or network · ▼ low: limited direct reach |
| Institutional control Institutional control | 95.0 | Leading · #3/635 | High here, controls pivotal institutions and capital. ▲ high: controls pivotal institutions and capital · ▼ low: limited institutional control |
| Entrenchment / tenure Entrenchment / tenure | 100.0 | Leading · #1/635 | High here, power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake). ▲ high: power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake) · ▼ low: power is contingent, term-limited or contestable |
Strengths
- Political power (100.0, Leading), commands states, law or policy.
- Entrenchment / tenure (100.0, Leading), power is locked in (indefinite or controlling stake).
- Institutional control (95.0, Leading), controls pivotal institutions and capital.
Risk factors
- Highly entrenched (tenure 100): power is locked in and hard to contest or remove.
- A pivotal shaper of AI's direction, outsized leverage over how the technology develops.
AI worldview
Ideas & positions
Xi Jinping views AI as a critical component of China's technological and economic advancement, emphasizing its role in enhancing national competitiveness and strategic capabilities. He has advocated for the development of AI through state-led initiatives, such as the 'New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan' launched in 2017, which aims to make China a global leader in AI by 2030. Xi has also highlighted the importance of AI in modernizing the military and improving governance through smart cities and surveillance systems. He has not explicitly addressed existential risk or the debate between open and closed AI models, but his policies suggest a preference for state control and regulation.
What shapes the view
Xi Jinping's views on AI are shaped by his commitment to strengthening China's technological sovereignty and reducing dependence on foreign technology. His emphasis on AI is part of a broader strategy to enhance national security and economic power, reflecting a belief in the importance of government intervention and state-led innovation. The push for AI also aligns with his vision of a technologically advanced and efficient governance system, which includes the use of AI for social credit systems and surveillance.
The AI-powered future they see
Xi Jinping envisions an AI-powered future where China leads in technological innovation, with AI applications driving economic growth, military modernization, and improved governance. He promotes the idea that AI will enhance the quality of life and efficiency in various sectors, from healthcare to transportation. However, he also emphasizes the need for ethical and legal frameworks to ensure the responsible development and use of AI technologies.