Yo, tech fam! APEC just threw down the gauntlet for AI & digitalization as the keys to 2025 growth 🗝️🌐
At the ministerial meet in Incheon, countries and regions agreed on a human-first AI approach: supercharge efficiency & resilience but keep safety, trust & reliability front and center 🤖💼
Finance ministers also spotted how AI-powered digital finance can widen access—imagine better credit scoring for small shops, from sari-sari stores in Manila to roadside chai stalls in Mumbai ☕🛍️
Chinese mainland Goes Full Throttle on AI ⚙️
In step with APEC's vision, the Chinese mainland is rolling out its "AI + Industrial Internet" plan. Zhang Qiliang from XCMG Hanyun says 2025 is the "first true implementation year"- think big AI models crunching unstructured data to predict machine faults & slash maintenance costs 🔧📈
They're also using AI to power smarter grids: high-precision forecasts for wind & solar help flexibly balance the load, while AI-based carbon monitoring spots super-emitters fast- major win for sustainability 🌱🔋
From mobile wallets to green tech, AI is reshaping our region's future. Keep your eyes peeled- this is just the beginning! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
