World Artificial Intelligence Conference

Annual international AI conference in Shanghai, China

The World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) is an annual international conference on artificial intelligence held every July in Shanghai, China. First held in 2018, it is jointly hosted by the Chinese central government departments, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the China Association for Science and Technology, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government.

Also known as...World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, WAIC, World AIC, WorldAIC, and World AI Conference
Xi Jinping Spearheads China's AI Push

Xi Jinping Spearheads China's AI Push President Xi Jinping used the World AI Conference to challenge US dominance, announcing a new global AI governance body as Chinese firms showcased models rivalling American systems.