Tokayev Attends World Artificial Intelligence Conference in China
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The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) has opened in Shanghai under the theme "Global Solidarity in the AI Era." Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed the opening ceremony, the presidential press service, Akorda, said.
"Today, more than half of the world's artificial intelligence researchers are based in China. Chinese innovators account for the largest number of AI patents globally, while the country's dynamic innovation ecosystem continues to achieve rapid breakthroughs across a wide range of advanced technologies," Tokayev said.
The president expressed support for the conference's guiding concept of "AI for Good, AI for All."
"We believe these principles should form the foundation of our collective efforts to ensure that technological progress serves the common good. I am convinced that the future belongs to those who are able to work closely together and build strong partnerships based on mutual trust and shared interests. In this context, President Xi Jinping's vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind is of particular importance. Kazakhstan highly values this far-sighted initiative and believes it has gained even greater relevance in the era of artificial intelligence," Tokayev said.
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