The China-proposed Global AI Governance Initiative, announced in October in Beijing at the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, marks a significant stride forward in shaping the future of artificial intelligence development and governance on a global scale.

Scientists have developed a new model for sub-seasonal forecasts using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

The Global AI Governance Initiative shows China's willingness to partner with all parties to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence and it will help build global consensus on AI governance, industry experts said.

At the World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit on Thursday, top executives of China's biggest internet and technology companies called for accelerated efforts to develop AI infrastructure and an open AI ecosystem.

China's renewed commitment to take forward the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace will propel greater global cooperation and exchanges in the internet sector and help narrow the global digital divide, analysts and industry insiders said.

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are developing rapidly in China and reshaping people's lives, issues such as AI security, controllability and equity have become the concern of the AI industry.

Artificial intelligence is seen by many as leapfrogging progress for humanity, an engine of productivity and economic growth like no other.

Himadrish Suwan, chairperson of the Confederation of Young Leaders of India, said that technology has become an important catalyst to promote development and growth in developing countries.

Danilo Casertano, founder of Associazione Manes, shared how artificial intelligence is being used to help students and teachers，and all the people in communities translate experiences into lessons.

With its cutting-edge advancements in the internet of things industry, Wuxi has emerged as a Chinese front-runner in related innovation and offers a platform for sharing opportunities, senior officials said at an IoT expo.

China had built 3.19 million 5G base stations by the end of September in its push to propel the digital and intelligent transformation of the real economy, showed official data Friday.

President Xi Jinping said on Monday that China is willing to work with other countries across the world to deepen international exchanges and cooperation in the digital field and promote the innovative development of smart industries.