To implement General Secretary XI Jinping's important remarks and crucial instructions concerning artificial intelligence, and to implement the work requirements of Ministry of Science and Technology and the construction of Shanghai National New-Generation Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Development Pilot Zone, under the guidance of Department of Strategic Planning & Department of High New Technology of Ministry of Science and Technology and Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, "Artificial Intelligence Governance Forum" will be themed under "People-oriented, Application-concerned" and explore methods analyzing the impact of social application of artificial intelligence technology, promote "artificial intelligence governance enabling'People-oriented' concept", take stock of "Shanghai Experiences" and "Shanghai's Image", in which artificial intelligence technology application is contributing to responsible development and exhibiting demonstrative effects, so as to serve the modernization of artificial intelligence governance system and governance capacity building.

East China Normal University signed agreements with Microsoft and Lenovo today during the ongoing World Artificial Intelligence Conference to empower education with artificial intelligence. The agreements were signed at an education-themed forum during the event, which focused on how AI can empower the digital transformation of education. The cooperation between the university and Microsoft Research Asia aims to advance research capabilities and conduct leading-edge research in academia and industry, as well as cultivate and attract high-end talent from across the world. According to Microsoft Research Asia, the two parties have developed an intelligent Chinese writing assistance system previously, with which students can have their writings assessed and analyzed to improve writing skills. In the future, Microsoft and East China Normal University will collaborate in research related to education and AI, such as development of adaptive learning systems for Chinese and mathematics.

An AI expert shares a painting created by an algorithm at the Art and AI International Forum in Yangpu District. China's first art and artificial intelligence lab was launched in Yangpu District Thursday to study how smart algorithms can be used to create art. The Art & Artificial Intelligence Lab (AAI) was unveiled at the Tongji University College of Design and Innovation, gathering the world's leading AI scientists and artists. "Art is about discovery, inspiration and awakening, while AI is about to change the world," Lou Yongqi, vice president of Tongji and dean of the college of design and innovation, told the Art and AI International Forum at the college. "Before the world is to be changed, we need a new round of inspiration led by art."

Shanghai-based artificial intelligence companies and the latest adoptions for smart urban management will be highlights at the Exposition on China Indigenous Brand at the Shanghai Exhibition Center starting Monday. Shanghai Fokan Technology Co, which specializes in graphic encoding and data-mining capability with its own high-resolution camera with resolution of 1 billion pixels, is presenting its products and solutions. By combining the algorithms and hardware for surveillance video cameras, it aims to become the data channel for a wide variety of applications related to artificial intelligence. Based on research projects at Fudan University and the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Science, it's now offering airport smart management solutions at two dozen domestic airports by bringing scattered video surveillance footage in an integrated real-time data platform. Fokan Tech said it managed to build cutting-edge optic sensors and image recognition algorithm into one single smart camera which can detect images of humans, vehicles and aircraft within four square meters.

Officials take 12345 calls on Sunday. A consumer who made a call applies for refund at a ZARA outlet in Jing'an District on Sunday. Shanghai 12345, a 24-hour government-run public service hotline, is taking an intelligent approach to respond to residents' concerns more accurately and rapidly, officials said on Sunday. A new intelligent system relying on artificial intelligence technology has been launched. Its collects data on calls, and can analyze residents' expectations, bottlenecks of urban management and policy vacuums.

"Artificial Gods," a collection of stories about artificial intelligence, has been published by New Star Press. It includes 14 tales by 12 Chinese science fiction writers, including some Galaxy Award winners such as "Where the Wind Starts" by Zhang Ran, "Gate of the Machines" by Jiang Bo and "Previous Dusk" by Luo Longxiang. All the stories are about the relationship between humans and AI and worries about a future with AI. In the stories, AI can be a powerful destroyer or an innocent creature. Artificial intelligence is a popular theme for science fiction.

The China Welfare Institute launched a Soong Ching Ling Cultural Space on Friday offering the public free education, art and humanity exhibition services. The space on Wuyuan Road unveiled its first exhibition, organized by the China Welfare Institute Children's Palace and Extreme Vision Technology Co, for visitors to learn scientific principles of artificial intelligence, its development trends and how it is applied in our life. There are installations for visitors to experience facial recognition technology. At the entrance is a large screen that can capture facial expressions and produce appropriate memes. Another installation can take a photo of a pair of visitors and analyze the similarity of their appearances.

Artificial intelligence technology is reaching all realms of society, from shopping and health care to transportation and farming. In the past two years, nearly 30 innovative applications of the algorithm sciences have been rolled out, and the number of companies attracted to Shanghai's high profile in the sector is increasing. The city is home to some 1,116 companies involved in artificial intelligence work. Last year, that sector was valued at 147.7 billion yuan (US$21 billion). A robotic assistant has been installed for six months at the inpatient wards at the Pediatric Respiratory Department of Shanghai Children's Medical Center.

Experts from China and abroad shared their ideas on how artificial intelligence can empower education at an online forum during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference on Friday. It attracted some 1 million viewers. Wang Ping, director of the Shanghai Education Commission, shared Shanghai's experience in organizing the largest-ever online education program during the COVID-19 pandemic at the forum venue, the Shanghai Education TV Station. He said Shanghai has been building infrastructure and developing teachers' capability in using modern technology. "More than 3 million teachers and students from Shanghai schools have taught or learnt at home," he said. "It was a test of Shanghai's information development and a precursor to the future online education featuring AI technology."

AI has been playing a crucial rule in the delivery and logistics sector, according to experts attending the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. E-commerce giants and lifestyle services platforms also shared how smart networks would drive future growth during the Shanghai conference. The unmanned operation of warehouse management, delivery and dispatch will be crucial after the pandemic outbreak, according to Zhe Wenming, chief architect officer of JD logistics. "AI will play a crucial role in the upgrade of smart infrastructure not only for our own business but for other industry sectors as well," added Zhou Bowen, head of JD Group's technology committee and president of JD Cloud and AI business unit. Business connectivity and manufacturing synergy also requires a smart infrastructure upgrade.