The release of ChatGPT late last year has driven global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) to new levels of frenzy. Overnight, the AI chatbot sparked a zeal among both industry insiders and the general public for equipping themselves with AI knowhow, lest they be left behind by the new revolutionary trend.
Driven by the AI-mania, many cast their eyes on this year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which took place in Shanghai from July 6 to 8. First inaugurated in 2018, the annual WAIC gathers industry leaders, officials and experts to discuss the latest AI trends and developments. Over the past five editions of the annual conference, agreements have been signed for 200 major projects, with a combined investment of 70 billion yuan
