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Xi Jinping promotes China’s commitment to AI access at Shanghai conference, stresses “people-centred” approach

Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted a 'people-centred' approach to AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, emphasizing China's commitment to ensuring equitable access to AI capacity building for developing countries to prevent 'new historical injustices'.

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Xi Jinping promotes China’s commitment to AI access at Shanghai conference, stresses “people-centred” approach
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The Chinese president speaks of ensuring equity of access to AI capacity building for developing countries

[SHANGHAI] Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of a “people-centred” approach to the development of artificial intelligence technology in a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Friday (Jul 17).

Xi also spoke of China’s role in ensuring equity of access to AI capacity building for developing countries in order to prevent the creation of “new historical injustices” in AI.

He also announced China’s plans to cooperate with numerous international bodies, including from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Brics countries, to provide AI-related opportunities. REUTERS

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