Tech leaders tout China's AI advantages at conference
China DailyA visitor takes a photo of an automatic coffee machine at an exhibition held during the World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization in Qufu, Shandong province on June 26, 2023. Leaders from Alibaba, IBM Greater China and Lenovo made the remarks at the World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization in Qufu, Shandong province on Monday. China has a solid foundation in AI driven by professionals in computer science and strong computing power, said Zhang Yong, chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group, at the main session of the dialogue. China's thriving manufacturing industry, coupled with its customer base, provides a broad stage for the application of AI, said Chen Xudong, chairman and general manager of IBM Greater China Group, during an interview with China Daily Website. While acknowledging advanced generative AI models like ChatGPT, Chen expressed confidence in China's ability to catch up and contribute to the field and said the future holds great potential for the emergence of numerous startups in these domains, offering services closely aligned with practical application.