/ world today news/ China plans to build a network of artificial intelligence (AI) technology platforms in an effort to deepen integration and innovation in various spheres of the country’s industrial life, as well as in the field of scientific research. “This strategy aims to promote economic and social development supported by artificial intelligence technology,” Chinese Science and Technology Minister Wang Zhigang said at the opening ceremony of the Seventh World Intelligence Congress (WIC) in Tianjin.
“The application scenarios for AI continue to expand, transforming the industry supported by this technology from small workshops to large-scale industrialized enterprises. This will have a significant and far-reaching impact on economic development, social progress, global governance and many other aspects,” added the minister. The accelerated evolution of artificial intelligence, quantum intelligence, big data and other technological innovations is leading to a massive breakthrough in science, technology, as well as almost all other spheres of life.
“Relying on the advantages of China’s huge market, AI will attract global innovation resources to deeply integrate into the country’s real economy and gradually create a new trend of industrial development, while becoming a new engine of economic and social development” , said China Association for Science and Technology President Wang Gan. “The new generation of artificial intelligence should focus on expanding the practical market application of the technology and developing innovation ecosystems,” he added.
The rapid development of artificial intelligence technology is helping China achieve remarkable social and economic development. In 2022, China ranks first in the world in the number of patents in the field of artificial intelligence. According to official statistics, China has a leading position in specialized subfields of the industry such as computer vision, natural language processing and voice recognition. The scale of the industry exceeds 500 billion yuan ($71.2 billion) with more than 4,200 representative enterprises, accounting for about 16% of the worldwide volume.
China ranks 11th in the Global Innovation Index, according to a report published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. In terms of scientific and technological innovation, including in the field of artificial intelligence, China is not only an important participant in international exchange and partnership, but also an important factor in jointly solving the global problems of the sector. As of early 2023, China has already established a total of 18 national pilot zones, including Beijing and Tianjin, for the development of next-generation artificial intelligence innovation and 32 open innovation platforms.
At the same time, China also realistically appreciates the circumstances that the development of AI still faces technical challenges such as the development and detailing of the basic algorithms, the lack of high-quality data, the effectiveness of the models used, and the social challenges of privacy, public safety, education and employment. China calls for international cooperation and sustainable, healthy development of technology and innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. “We are actively countering the risks and challenges that can be posed by AI and promoting the ethical governance of the sector. In November 2022, our country published a document with its main positions on strengthening the management of ethical norms of the artificial intelligence sector, demonstrating to the world a clear position on the responsible development of these technologies,” explained the president of the China Association for Science and Technology Wang Gang .
This year’s World Intelligence Congress in Tianjin attracted 117 of the world’s top 500 companies, 369 of China’s top 500 companies, and more than 1,000 well-known technology companies, universities and multi-million dollar companies. “unicorns”. The event showcases the latest developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence, the metaverse, as well as their practical application in various spheres of society to showcase the latest technologies and products in smart industries, smart city management, smart manufacturing and smart living.
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