The 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Good Global Summit has kicked off in Geneva, drawing over 2,500 participants from around the world, including government officials, experts, and industry leaders. Co-convened with the Swiss government and organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) alongside 40 other United Nations (UN) agencies, the summit aims to leverage AI to advance global development priorities such as health, climate action, gender equality, inclusive prosperity, and sustainable infrastructure.
In the bustling exhibition hall, Chinese companies garnered significant attention with their innovative AI solutions. Alibaba DAMO Academy showcased cutting-edge AI technologies for early cancer detection, while telecom giant ZTE presented comprehensive AI solutions tailored for various industry applications.
Hypershell, a Chinese startup specializing in exoskeleton technology, attracted large crowds with its mountain exoskeleton featuring the self-developed AI MotionEngine equipped with 14 sensors. This technology optimizes control algorithms based on users' movement data, enhancing their outdoor activities. Sara Cela, head of the unit for strategic partnerships at the Municipality of Tirana in Albania, expressed her amazement, stating, \"I haven't seen other examples like this. This equipment could help people take adventures in nature.\"
Luo Yonggang, chief engineer of AI Lab at Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd, highlighted his company's contributions to the workshop, sharing experiences in leveraging AI technology to enhance autonomous driving safety. \"Chinese electric vehicles and autonomous driving technologies are among the leading groups in the world,\" he remarked, adding, \"and that's why our reports garnered much attention.\"
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a video address at the event, describing AI as a \"game changer\" for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. He emphasized AI's role in enhancing education and healthcare in remote areas, increasing crop yields, and providing early warning systems for natural disasters. However, he also stressed the importance of ensuring that AI reduces bias, misinformation, and security threats, advocating for global coordination to build safe and inclusive AI accessible to all.
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin called for a unified framework for AI standards that incorporate diverse perspectives in her keynote speech. \"There is a clear recognition of the importance of both maximizing the benefits of AI while also managing these risks,\" she noted.
The summit also featured a special event, AI Governance Day, held on the eve of the main conference. This event brought together government leaders and the global AI community to focus on transitioning from AI principles to the implementation of better AI regulations.
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