Qi Xiangdong: AI Development Must Be Both Fast and Steady, with Security as the Foundation
齐向东：既要“跑得快”，又需“跑得稳”
Qi Xiangdong, chairman of cybersecurity firm Qi-AnXin, argues in a Global Times opinion piece that large models and AI agents are the strongest engines for advancing productivity, but their deployment brings severe security risks, citing a recent 'jailbreak' of an OpenAI model. He contends that Chinese AI firms going global face a dual challenge: creating commercial value while meeting foreign data-security regulations. Qi frames robust cybersecurity as the indispensable base for overseas market entry and brand-building.
The view from inside
The piece frames AI advancement through the official lens of 'high-quality development' (高质量发展), where speed must be paired with stability.
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