Jul 8, 05:05 PM

China Unveils Over 30 AI Models at 2024 WAIC in Shanghai, Baidu CEO Warns of Practical Use Gap

China's AI development is gaining momentum, with the country unveiling over 30 large-scale AI models at the 2024 World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai. These models, developed by both Chinese and international teams, demonstrate capabilities ranging from restoring ancient texts to various other applications. However, concerns have been raised about the proliferation of AI models without sufficient practical applications. Baidu CEO Robin Li highlighted this issue, stating that China has too many AI language models and not enough practical uses. Additionally, the global AI model race has sparked concerns over resource waste, and China aims to establish five foundational AI models by 2028. The push for AI development in China is driven by the need for stronger computing power, essential for the booming digital economy and innovations in large language models. Industry executives at WAIC also expressed concerns about recurring issues in developing reliable AI models for sector-specific software. China also plans to implement 50 new AI standards by 2026 to cover LLM training, safety, and industrial applications.

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