SHANGHAI, Sept. 10,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report
from english.shanghai.gov.cn
The 2024 Inclusion Conference on the Bund concluded on
Sept 7, attracting over 52,000
attendees to Shanghai for a
three-day exploration of technology's impact on humanity.
Hailed as "one of the most anticipated global innovation and
technology conferences in the second half of 2024," the event
featured a dynamic blend of insightful forums, cutting-edge
technology showcases, and engaging interactive experiences.
Over 500 speakers, comprised of industry leaders, renowned
academics and policymakers, convened across 37 forums to discuss
critical topics, such as new practices in the artificial
intelligence industry, the evolving relationship between technology
and humanity, and the latest advancements in fintech.
Attendees witnessed the unveiling of 35 groundbreaking
technologies, including Ant Group's AI-powered life assistant
"Zhixiaobao", their AI health manager services, and the "Magic Box"
intelligent agent development platform. Other highlights included
Fudan University's nanowired artificial retina for vision
restoration and Westlake Xinchen's Lingo, an end-to-end speech
model.
The exhibition hall buzzed with excitement as over 105 tech
companies from around the world showcased their latest innovations.
Fifteen leading AI model developers demonstrated their
capabilities, while over 20 AI assistants captivated attendees with
applications ranging from digital avatars for work assistance to
cyber pets designed to combat loneliness.
The interactive exhibition, featuring technologies like
brain-computer interfaces for sleep enhancement and artificial
muscle fibers for warmth and comfort, was lauded for its fresh and
engaging approach to showcasing technological advancements.
The conference highlighted six key trends shaping the AI
industry: the rise of edge intelligence, heterogeneous computing
driving large-scale model applications, the strategic importance of
high-quality data, specialized domain applications accelerating AI
development, intelligent agents as the next generation of super
platforms, and the impact of embodied intelligence on intelligent
care and future manufacturing. International attendees recognized
the conference as a crucial window into understanding the
implementation and future development of China's burgeoning AI industry.
American scholar Kevin Kelly,
during his speech at the conference, stressed the importance of
acknowledging that the true challenges often stem from the
unforeseen unknowns rather than the issues currently in focus. He
highlighted the necessity of actively engaging in shaping this
future to realize the AI-driven world we aspire to.
For more information:
https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-2024inclusion/index.html
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