In the vast wheat fields of Punjab province, tech-savvy farmers use their smartphones to apply fertilizers with pinpoint accuracy, while drones soar overhead to monitor the farmland. This AI-enabled approach to agriculture is facilitated by a solution developed by a joint lab between China and Pakistan.
The scenario exemplifies the typical instances of AI empowerment showcased at the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). The three-day conference in Shanghai underscores the importance of fostering an inclusive approach to AI capacity building.
In recent years, China has worked to ensure the prowess of this transformative technology is accessible to all nations, significantly benefiting the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries.
Muhammad Malik, a Pakistani farmer, initially had reservations about adopting AI in agriculture due to concerns about its complexity. The Chinese team addressed these concerns by developing a user-friendly guide in the local dialect and providing intuitive visual materials.
In addition, a group of Pakistani students have been invited to an AI institute located in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, where they will be trained to master the fundamentals of AI.
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