Diplomatic representatives from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states observe a humanoid robot's skills on Wednesday as part of their tour of the China-ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHEN GUANYAN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE
As artificial intelligence evolves into a core driver of global industrial competition, China's strong power supply system and its forward-looking computing-electricity synergy strategy will give it an unparalleled edge in rolling out AI infrastructure, according to experts, corporate executives and on-the-ground evidence.
Zhang Qin, former deputy chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology and fellow of International Academy of Artificial Intelligence Sciences, said that "AI is creating an explosive demand for energy, and the solution lies in safe, reliable and green power. China has great strength in that area".
"Apart from solar and wind power, nuclear energy can also be a crucial power supply for data centers if safety is guaranteed. This is a technological frontier to be conquered rather than a barrier to AI adoption," Zhang told China Daily on the sidelines of the recent World Internet of Things Top 500 Summit in Beijing.
