CGTN: 3rd CMG Forum in Beijing discusses AI development

2024-05-01 23:03:47

Beijing (ots/PRNewswire) – With a focus on the development of AI, the 3rd CMG Forum took place in Beijing on Monday.

Li Shulei, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and head of the Public Relations Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening of the event and gave a speech.

Forum guests highlighted the role of the media in promoting the innovative application of AI and its governance.

Efforts should also be made to promote the development of AI in creating positive, healthy, diverse and high-quality content so that AI becomes a force for good and benefits humanity, they agreed.

They called on the media to accelerate smart change and promote international exchanges and cooperation in governing AI to enable healthy, orderly and safe development.

Hosted by China Media Group (CMG), the forum attracted more than 200 participants from international organizations, media outlets, think tanks and multinational companies.

“Innovations and breakthroughs in science and technology are not only important for the development and progress of human civilization, but also bring uncertainty to the changing world,” said Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and president of the CMG. He called for joint efforts to create valuable and responsible artificial intelligence.

AI technology impacts every aspect of our lives. Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said in a video address that CMG has always been a partner of the IOC and has brought the charm of the Olympic Games to hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers. He said the IOC invites the CMG to work together to shape a future with the application of AI in Olympic sports.

“From ancient inventions such as silk, printing and the compass to modern technological advances such as robotics, telecommunications and green technology, China has always championed innovation and creativity,” said Daren Tang, director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) He said that WIPO is paying close attention to ensuring a balance between the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence and is committed to increased cooperation to ensure that artificial intelligence is used properly.

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