Shanghai event explores AI’s role in developing new quality productive forces

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Shanghai event explores AI’s role in developing new quality productive forces

2024-07-06 15:23 Last Updated At：16:37

A dynamic gathering titled "Accelerating Artificial Intelligence + to building new quality productive forces" took place in Shanghai on Friday as part of the 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC).

The event brought together a diverse array of experts, scholars, and representatives from technology companies and research institutions to delve into the progressive development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its integration as a catalyst for new quality productive forces across industries.

"The development of artificial intelligence has brought forth numerous new opportunities, which have a significant impact on our country's media and news industry. Therefore, I believe it is crucial for the China Media Group as industry leader to explore new products and services by staying at the forefront of technology. This exploration is necessary and holds immense significance," said Xue Lan, head of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence Governance at Tsinghua University.

An additional focal point of the event was the release of a groundbreaking research report titled "Artificial Intelligence Security as a Global Public Good." The report advocated for the development of public security knowledge, capabilities, and resources while effectively balancing security objectives with the pursuit of progress. Its overarching aim was to advance both theoretical understanding and practical exploration in the realm of AI security.

In addition to engaging presentations, the event featured three captivating thematic dialogues. These dialogues provided a vibrant platform for profound discussions, fostering fresh insights and igniting further exploration into the potential of new quality productive forces.

Yangtze River cargo throughput to surpass 4 billion tons

2024-12-27 00:31 Last Updated At：01:17

The ports along the trunk stream of the Yangtze River, China's longest and the world's third-longest river, are expected to handle a record 4.02 billion tons of cargo in 2024, an official from the administration of navigational affairs on the river under the Ministry of Transport said at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday.

Such figure marks a 3.9-percent year-on-year growth which cements the Yangtze River's position as the busiest inland waterway in the world, the official said.

The Yangtze River now boasts 16 major ports, each with an annual cargo throughput exceeding 100 million tons.

The record has effectively demonstrated the strong resilience and market vitality of the Yangtze River shipping, with policies strongly supporting the development of multi modal transportation.

The government's efforts have led to a significant increase in the proportion of road-to-water and rail-water multi modal transport, greatly reducing the logistics costs for enterprises, the official said.

The record cargo throughput on the Yangtze River highlights China's economic resilience and the success of its policies in promoting efficient and cost-effective transportation solutions along this vital inland waterway.