China’s Zhejiang Province to launch AI training for officials

In Zhejiang Province, located in eastern China, a four-month educational program on artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched for local government officials. The course, which will run until June, consists of 10 lectures delivered by leading experts, scholars, and professionals from the high-tech industry. The primary goal of the program is to enhance officials' understanding of AI and promote the integration of intelligent systems into governance.

The training began at the Party School of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang. The program covers various aspects of AI, including practical case studies and the application of AI technologies in industry. The first lecture was delivered by Wang Jian, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, who discussed global trends in AI development. He provided a detailed analysis of recent advancements in the field, their industrial applications, and the structure of the global AI system.

The program is available in both offline and online formats, allowing officials at provincial and municipal levels to participate. During the opening session, over 296,000 participants joined online, with online interactions reaching 432,000, as reported by Global Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

Participants expressed their commitment to deepening their knowledge of AI and applying it to improve governance practices. Hu, a faculty member at the Party School of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of the CPC, emphasised that understanding AI is crucial for officials navigating rapid changes in the economy and industry.

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