A round table discussion “Countering the ideology of terrorism in the media: the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting radical content” was held in Moscow. The discussion was attended by representatives of international organisations, government agencies, the media, the expert community, and former law enforcement officials. Roman Zezyulia, Deputy Director of the Department for State Support of Media Development at the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, thanked the organiser, the International Academy of Television and…

Zimbabwe is set to train over 10,000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy through a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a broader strategy to advance industrialisation and digital transformation in the country. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare. He confirmed that Zimbabwe will collaborate with digital education institutions from the UAE to expand access…

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has launched a national effort to deploy artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ultrasound devices, aiming to improve the early detection of breast cancer and reduce maternal and infant mortality across the country. This is reported by ANTARA. According to the Mynistry, the move forms part of the government’s broader free health checks initiative and reflects a growing emphasis on digital transformation in healthcare. Rizka Andalusia, Director General of Pharmacy and Medical Devices at the Ministry of Health, stated…

Vigorous discussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models, which began early this year, continued at the Two Sessions – the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – held from 4 to 11 March. It shows how China is rapidly growing into a vast market for AI technologies, with cutting-edge innovations increasingly integrated across various sectors of the economy.   NPC deputies, CPPCC National Committee members, and observers…

From AI-powered chatbots capable of deep reasoning to humanoid robots equipped with intelligent “brains” for complex services, technological advancements continue to astonish us at an unprecedented pace. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and offering new possibilities for an intelligent life.   Noting that China attaches great importance to the development of the digital economy, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the country continuously promotes the deep integration of digital technology and the real economy,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features.  Daan du Toit, deputy director general of international cooperation and resources at South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation, believes China is already a world leader in AI…

BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) — China’s private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world’s second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for the sector’s growth amid challenges and difficulties. In the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News…

Having long propelled China’s economic ascent, major provincial-level regions are now leading the charge in the country’s transformative shift toward high-quality development. China’s top 10 provincial economic heavyweights, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang and Sichuan, accounted for over 60 percent of the country’s GDP, despite covering less than 20 percent of its land area. Their development is redefining China’s economic landscape and providing insights into how the world’s second-largest economy navigates domestic and global challenges in the final year of…

Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. IA cites a statement by Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. He was speaking at a meeting with Education Minister Reza Morad Sahraei and members of the AI working group. “The first phase of the programme will start in the summer of 2025. One million schoolchildren between the ages of…

Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features.  Daan du Toit, deputy director general of international cooperation and resources at South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation, believes China is already a world leader in AI…