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Xi Jinping pledges Brics support for open-source AI and smart manufacturing
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Xi Jinping pledges Brics support for open-source AI and smart manufacturing

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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to assist Brics nations in developing open-source large language models and building smart manufacturing factories during the summit in New Delhi, aiming to boost economic growth and technological advancement in the Global South, with plans to train young talent from member states.

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The Brics summit brings together major emerging economies to discuss cooperation on economic, technological, and political issues, with China seeking to expand its influence through technology sharing initiatives.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Sunday to help Brics countries develop and apply open-source large language models and build smart manufacturing factories.

Speaking at the second day of the Brics summit in New Delhi, he identified these as two key initiatives to promote economic growth and technological development in the Global South.

Xi also said Beijing would offer to train young talent from other member states in advanced technology and innovation, according to state news agency Xinhua.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Brics countries will launch joint open-source AI development projects within the next year

    Likely · Within months

  • Smart manufacturing pilot factories will be established in at least two Brics countries by 2025

    Possible · Within months

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  • Which specific open-source large language models will be developed?
  • What is the timeline for building smart manufacturing factories in Brics countries?
  • How will the talent training program be structured and funded?

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