Shanghai AI conference showcases Chinese robotics and tech advances
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China’s leading technology companies displayed hundreds of products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, an event held from July 17 to 20. The conference took place amid a heated U.S.-China tech rivalry, with more than 1,100 companies participating. According to state media, Chinese companies have developed over 400 humanoid robot products, which represents more than half of the global total. The article also reports that open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American models as they gain wider global adoption. This information comes from a single source, a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
What’s reported
The World AI Conference in Shanghai was held from July 17 to 20.
More than 1,100 companies participated in the event.
Chinese companies have developed more than 400 humanoid robot products, more than half the world’s total, according to state media.
Open-source AI models from China are increasingly challenging leading American ones as they are more widely adopted globally.
Sources: abcnews.com
