The new technology enables earlier detection of bacterial contamination and strengthens public health protection across the emirate Dubai Municipality has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to improve household water quality testing, enabling the early and accurate detection of bacterial contamination, including Legionella and Escherichia coli (E. coli). According to the municipality, the upgraded service enhances laboratory capabilities and supports the protection of public health, reports Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS. The expanded testing system now…

What’s pulling more developers, researchers and businesses toward Chinese AI? Open-source models, lower costs and fast-expanding use across industries. Produced by Xinhua Global Service African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

China is expanding its AI talent pool: – Over 600 universities now offer AI-related majors – AI research workforce has grown at an average annual rate of 28.7% over the past decade Produced by Xinhua Global Service African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

SHANGHAI, July 18 (Xinhua) — As artificial intelligence develops at an unprecedented pace, the 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance is poised to be a milestone event, championing the sound, safe, and orderly advancement of AI to serve global development and human well-being. Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the conference in Shanghai, scheduled from July 17 to 20, and deliver a keynote speech, in which he will systemically elaborate…

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference is about to open in Shanghai under the theme “AI Partnership for a Brighter Future.” The focus this time is not only about making AI smarter, but also how AI can unlock new opportunities and why collaboration matters just as much. Produced by Xinhua Global Service African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

The aim of this new educational model is to align the educational process with the practical needs of industry Shandong University of Science and Technology is successfully implementing a new Digital Intelligence and Industry-Education Integration model for talent development. According to Science and Technology Daily, a TV BRICS partner, the core of the new model lies in reorienting the educational process towards the practical needs of industry. The university utilises large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) language models and specialised knowledge graphs,…

BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhua) — This was a livestream like no other! Instead of social media influencers, it featured HR managers from China’s top tech giants like JD.com, Baidu and Alibaba stepping into the spotlight to unveil exclusive job openings, tackle burning questions about salaries and career growth, and even take viewers on virtual office tours. To top it off, young jobseekers received real-time career advice straight from employment counsellors. This event in June was part of a month-long online…

Indian organisations outpace global peers in artificial intelligence adoption, digital innovation and data-driven growth strategies India has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic markets for artificial intelligence-led business transformation, with organisations demonstrating stronger confidence in AI-driven growth and digital innovation than their global counterparts, as reported by IANS, a TV BRICS partner. According to the survey of 300 chief marketing officers (CMOs), Indian executives are demonstrating stronger confidence in AI-driven business growth than their counterparts in any other region.…

International officials highlight efficiency, real-time management and citizen-focused solutions as key to sustainable urban development The Chinese city of Xi’an is strengthening its position as a benchmark for smart urban governance, demonstrating how digital technologies and data-driven systems can enhance public services, improve efficiency, and support sustainable development. According to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS, officials and urban management experts from multiple countries, including Egypt and Oman, examined the city’s governance model, focusing on how digitalisation is reshaping…

Local-language systems and inclusive policies bring artificial intelligence directly to villages India is accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural communities by integrating it with digital public infrastructure (DPI), enabling direct access to advanced technologies for farmers, women and local institutions, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS, with reference to One World Outlook. India’s model shifts AI from being an urban-centric tool to a practical solution embedded in everyday rural life. By integrating AI into familiar platforms…