Huawei's rotating chairman, Eric Xu, highlighted the disparity in AI development between Chinese and American companies at the annual Connect conference in Shanghai. Xu stressed the necessity for Chinese AI developers to expedite their advancements to recognize and manage potential risks comparable to those experienced by U.S.-based firms.In the U.S., concerns over AI safety have grown. With warnings about autonomous systems bypassing controls, companies like OpenAI are initiating measures to disclose unexpected behaviors. In contrast, China is rapidly implementing advanced AI, backed by security guidelines and a forthcoming national standard for AI agent safety.Huawei predicts a surge in autonomous AI…