AI Policy, Safety, Industry Applications, and Talent Development Highlighted at China's 2024 Two Sessions

The 2024 Chinese Two Sessions placed artificial intelligence at the forefront of national policy, with the Government Work Report highlighting AI, low‑altitude economy, and commercial space as key emerging industries.

Officials stressed the "AI+" initiative, urging the integration of digital technologies with manufacturing and market advantages, supporting large‑model applications, and promoting intelligent connected vehicles, AI‑enabled smartphones, computers, robots, and next‑generation smart terminals.

AI safety and governance emerged as a core discussion point. Concerns about deep‑fake, data misuse, and new forms of crime led to calls for clearer legal boundaries, stronger infringement enforcement, and platform responsibility, as voiced by industry leaders like Xiaomi’s Lei Jun and TCL founder Li Dongsheng.

Sector‑specific AI applications were showcased: Haier’s vision of a national‑level data simulation platform for smart homes, Hengyin FinTech’s push for AI‑assisted production line workers, New Hope’s AI‑driven livestock and crop management, and ZTE’s advocacy for AI‑enhanced community healthcare and health‑technology assessment.

The Two Sessions also highlighted a massive AI talent gap, with McKinsey projecting a need for 600 0000 AI professionals by 2030, far exceeding the current supply. Experts from academia and industry proposed integrating AI into general education, adjusting university curricula, and establishing AI‑focused certification and training programs.

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