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Why Chinese AI is Gaining Ground

What’s pulling more developers, researchers and businesses toward Chinese AI? Open-source models, lower costs and…

China Steps Up AI Talent Development
Poster | China Steps Up AI Talent Development

China is expanding its AI talent pool: – Over 600 universities now offer AI-related majors…

Workers operate robots at an offshore oil and gas platform at the Binhai New Area, in north China's Tianjin on Jan. 29, 2026.  (Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua)
Jointly Advancing Sound, Safe, Orderly AI Development for Human Well-Being

SHANGHAI, July 18 (Xinhua) — As artificial intelligence develops at an unprecedented pace, the 2026…

WAIC2026: AI Partnership for a Brighter Future

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference is about to open in Shanghai under the theme “AI…

China Advances Industry-Focused Education With New AI Teaching Model

China Advances Industry-Focused Education With New AI Teaching Model

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,…

China Visitors watch the demonstration of a humanoid robot at the 13th China Information Technology Expo (CITE 2025) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, April 9, 2025. Themed on "Technology Leading, Innovation Gathering in Shenzhen", the exhibition focuses on cutting-edge key areas such as intelligent terminals, optoelectronic displays, artificial intelligence, big data storage, basic components, and low-altitude economy, attracting more than a thousand companies to participate. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

Economic Watch: China Moves to Bolster Youth Employment for the AI Era

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…

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India Leads Global Surge in AI-Driven Business Transformation

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.…

China Advances Smart City Governance With AI-Driven Public Services and Digital Infrastructure

China Advances Smart City Governance With AI-Driven Public Services and Digital Infrastructure

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…

India Expands AI Access in Rural Areas Through Digital Public Infrastructure

India Expands AI Access in Rural Areas Through Digital Public Infrastructure

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…

India Advances AI-Ready Public Data Infrastructure for Smarter Governance

India Advances AI-Ready Public Data Infrastructure for Smarter Governance

New platforms are enhancing access to official statistics and supporting data-driven decision-making across key sectors India has reported significant progress in developing artificial intelligence (AI)-ready public data infrastructure, with a range of digital platforms strengthening access to official statistics and supporting the deployment of advanced technologies across public services. According to an official statement, these initiatives are improving data availability in sectors such as healthcare, meteorology and agriculture, contributing to more responsive governance. A key step is the launch of…

Zimbabwe Launches National AI Development Strategy

Zimbabwe Launches National AI Development Strategy

Country invests in workforce training, technological infrastructure, and legal and ethical frameworks for artificial intelligence President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa has launched the national artificial intelligence (AI) development strategy for 2026–2030. The ceremony took place at the new parliamentary building in the province of Western Mashonaland, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. The Head of State visited exhibits from local information, communication, and technology companies and interacted with an AI-based robot. Internet service providers and IT firms…

Value of China’s Key AI Industries Exceeds US$175 Billion in 2025

Value of China’s Key AI Industries Exceeds US$175 Billion in 2025

The state intends to stimulate further technological development to build an intelligent economy The value of China’s key industries in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) exceeded US$175 billion in 2025, reports by the Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), a partner of TV BRICS, citing Li Lecheng, China’s Minister of Industry and Information Technology. According to him, the number of enterprises operating in the AI sector in China exceeded 6,200 last year. By the end of 2025, AI technologies…

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Ethiopia Accelerates Digital Transformation With New Artificial Intelligence Platform

The aim of the project is to stimulate the development of the digital economy and train specialists in the field of artificial intelligence Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The project was presented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, the platform seeks to equip young people with practical skills in…

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Expert: Banks in South Africa, China and Russia Use Similar AI Technologies for Security

Graph neural networks help identify suspicious transfers through connections between clients Associate Professor and Head of the Skoltech-Sberbank Applied Research Laboratory Aleksey Zaytsev, in an interview with TV BRICS, commented on data concerning the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa’s financial sector. It was previously reported that more than half of the country’s major banks invested over 20 million South African rand (around US$1.26 million) in AI systems to combat fraud in 2024. According to the expert, such…

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