Baidu chief calls for greater use of AI, 5G in more sectors

China should speed up efforts to build world-leading new artificial intelligence infrastructure and smart transportation systems that use cutting-edge technologies such as AI and 5G, said Robin Li, chairman and CEO of leading Chinese search engine Baidu Inc.

Li, who is a member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said more efforts should be made to cultivate AI talent along with steps to promote the application of autonomous and controllable open source deep learning platforms in various industries.

"New technologies such as AI and 5G are becoming the new engines that drive the development of intelligent transportation," Li said on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions. He suggested accelerating steps to establish intelligent transportation infrastructure.