Xi wants Shanghai to spearhead China’s AI ambitions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai to take the lead in advancing China’s artificial intelligence sector, as the country records strong growth across its wider digital and cultural industries.

During a visit to an AI incubator in the city on Monday, Xi called for Shanghai to spearhead national efforts in AI strategy and governance, according to a statement from China’s State Council Information Office.

As reported by state news agency Xinhua, Xi described the sector as entering a “phase of explosive growth” during his tour of the…