Artificial Intelligence (AI)
City Of Kollam Pioneers India’s First 24/7 Online Court For Filing And Resolving Cases Without Physical Presence
Kollam is becoming the first city in India to launch a 24/7 online court, offering…
First Zero-Carbon Data Centre In Qinghai Exemplifies Role Of The Region In Meeting Demands Of Energy-Intensive Data Storage
Digital avatars have become a standard feature on e-commerce platforms. As virtual hosts, they emulate…
Artificial Intelligence And Programming To Become Core Subjects For First Year High School Students In Egypt
Egypt’s Minister of Education Abdel-Latif spoke about an important initiative aimed at ensuring that students…
India To Launch Three AI Centres Of Excellence Focused On Healthcare, Agriculture, And Sustainable Cities
Indian Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan is set to announce the establishment of…
Representatives From 106 Countries Gather In China For The 6th World Media Summit
The 6th World Media Summit opened on October 14 in the Chinese city of Urumqi. This year’s theme is “Artificial Intelligence and Media Transformation.” Fu Hua, President of Xinhua News Agency, the event organiser and a partner of TV BRICS, emphasised during the opening ceremony that innovations, including artificial intelligence (AI), are enhancing content creation efficiency by approximately 70 per cent. “We should adhere to the principle of empowerment rather than replacement, consistently emphasising the central role of humans. The…
Global Media Summit Eyeing Innovation, Unity On Course Toward Building Shared Future For Humanity
As the sixth World Media Summit (WMS) unfolds, media professionals from around the globe are engaged in dynamic discussions, offering insights into emerging opportunities, tackling pressing challenges, and exploring new avenues for collaboration. With a focus on innovation and unity, this summit is more than just an occasion of comparing notes among global media professionals, but a vital platform for fostering international information connectivity and promoting cultural exchanges, which represents a significant step, with the collective effort of the global…
Global Media Leaders Gather In Xinjiang To Navigate AI’s Transformation
At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI. As the 6th World Media Summit unfolds in Urumqi, capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, more than 500 attendees from over 106 countries and regions discussed topics under the theme “AI and Media Transformation.” Representatives from 208 institutions, including…
Xinhua Think Tank Report Warns Of Media Challenges From AI Misuse
Xinhua News Agency on Monday released a think tank report highlighting challenges and risks for the media industry caused by misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by the think tank under Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The report states that the misuse and abuse of AI have contributed to the…
Report: AI Technology Empowers Media Development
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the news media industry, offering new production drivers, improved user experiences and promising industry prospects, according to a think tank report released on Monday. The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by the think tank under Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The report highlights the continuous breakthroughs in the application of AI…
Think Tank Report On News Media Responsibility, Mission In AI Era Released At World Media Summit
A think tank report on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) for global news media was released on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 6th World Media Summit. The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, China’s national news agency. The report, which has four parts, examines the opportunities and challenges that global media face in the AI era. It…
6th World Media Summit Opens In Urumqi, China
The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday morning in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Themed “Artificial Intelligence and Media Transformation,” the summit gathered over 500 participants from 106 countries and regions, including representatives of 208 mainstream media outlets, government agencies and international organizations. The event was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the regional government of Xinjiang. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Xinhua President Meets Foreign Media Leaders In Xinjiang
Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday met separately with leaders of several international media outlets who are attending the sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Extending a welcome to the media leaders, Fu said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the World Media Summit mechanism. Thanks to the efforts of media professionals worldwide, the summit has evolved into a high-level platform for global media exchange and…
Four Major Global Wire Services Discuss Media Development In AI Era
Senior officials of four major global wire services – Xinhua News Agency, Reuters, The Associated Press (AP) and Agence France-Presse (AFP) – met in Beijing on Saturday to discuss media development in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The four news agencies established a high-level dialogue and cooperation mechanism in December 2023, when their leaders met for the first such dialogue. “The rapid development of AI technology is profoundly impacting global economic and social development and the progress of human…
Xinhua President Meets Russian Presidential Press Secretary, Chief Of Rossiyskaya Gazeta
President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met separately with Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov and General Director of Rossiyskaya Gazeta Pavel Negoitsa here Friday. During his meeting with Peskov, Fu emphasized that as China’s state news agency, Xinhua is committed to creating a positive public opinion environment for the continuous and healthy development of China-Russia relations. Over the years, Xinhua has actively engaged in practical and friendly cooperation across multiple fields with Russia’s mainstream media, playing a unique…