AI opportunities for UK, China explored at forum

Sun Shangwu, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily spoke on behalf of China Daily's Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Qu Yingpu and acknowledged the UK's early contributions to AI through the pioneering work of Alan Turing and emphasized China's growing strength in the field, driven by national policies, vast digital ecosystems, and diverse real-world application scenarios.

"While AI has seen explosive growth in the past two years, its roots can be traced back to the mid-20th century," Sun said. "Around the world, the AI landscape is blossoming with diversity. The flourishing of various models and applications proves that open collaboration is not just an ideal – they are the smart decision for the development of these smart technologies."