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China to step up quantum computing, AI in tech self-sufficiency drive

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Published Tue, Mar 5, 2024 · 10:49 AM
    • Wantalk, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by Baidu, is displayed at the Baidu headquarters in Beijing. China plans to step up efforts in big data and artificial intelligence (AI), launch an AI-plus initiative and also intends to launch a number of major science and technology programmes to meet major strategic and industrial development goals.
    • Wantalk, an artificial intelligence chatbot created by Baidu, is displayed at the Baidu headquarters in Beijing. China plans to step up efforts in big data and artificial intelligence (AI), launch an AI-plus initiative and also intends to launch a number of major science and technology programmes to meet major strategic and industrial development goals. PHOTO: AFP

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