Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies has partnered with US firms like OpenAI and Google to promote global open-source standards in the field of agentic artificial intelligence. This collaboration highlights a significant alliance between a US-sanctioned Chinese company and its American counterparts amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Recently, the Agentic AI Foundation (AAIF) announced Huawei as one of 97 new members, expanding its membership to 146 organizations, with Huawei and Lenovo being the first from China. Established by the Linux Foundation in December, the AAIF aims to integrate cutting-edge technology with open-source governance, shaping the future of accessible AI. Founding members include industry leaders such as Anthropic, Microsoft, and others. This partnership emphasizes the importance of open-source standards in AI development, fostering collaboration between nations and companies to ensure the responsible advancement of technology.
