Efforts urged to address technology disparities

Despite largely enhancing production efficiency, ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence have prompted global experts to caution about the potential risks of exacerbating technological disparities and inequalities, highlighting the need for openness and cooperation to address these challenges.

"In the era of AI, we are standing at a crossroads where survival modes, social structures and civilizational forms are undergoing significant reshaping, leading to profound changes in our lives, work and cognitive processes," said He Junke, executive president of the China Association for Science and Technology.

He made the remarks on Friday in a keynote speech at a subforum of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting held in Beijing.