EXPLAINER – What to expect from China’s global AI conference
EXPLAINER – What to expect from China’s global AI conference
Publish Date: 2026-07-16 11:06:00
Source Domain: www.aa.com.tr
- Beijing launches the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) with support from 29 countries, ahead of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai.
- The WAIC, now in its ninth edition, runs from Friday to Monday and highlights China’s ambitions to lead in AI technology, amid intense competition with the US.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping will outline Beijing’s plans for AI development and governance at the conference.
- WAICO aims to enhance international collaboration on AI innovation, development, and governance, with a focus on innovation cooperation, inclusive development, and collaborative governance.
- The summit will feature over 140 forums and exhibitions, with more than 3,000 AI products and technologies on display, including Huawei’s Atlas 950 AI super node and the world’s first agentic AI phone.
- AI advancements such as humanoid robots and AI-powered devices are expected to attract significant attention at the conference.
- Shanghai’s strong presence in the AI field is emphasized, highlighting its role in new quality productive forces and its thriving AI industry.
