FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words “Artificial Intelligence AI” in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

China’s commercial hub Shanghai on Friday announced 100 billion yuan ($13.79 billion) in funds to boost its integrated circuit, biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) industries.

The fund for the AI sector will focus on fields including intelligent chips, software, autonomous driving and intelligent robots, Shanghai‘s government said in a statement.

The money will be used to support original innovation, and accelerate emergence of globally competitive enterprises in Shanghai, the government said.

Reuters

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