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Xi Jinping directs Chinese military to boost AI application

Chinese President Xi Jinping has directed the People's Liberation Army to enhance its application of artificial intelligence in a push toward an "intelligent military system." This directive, made ahead of the PLA's 99th anniversary, emphasizes the integration of unmanned intelligent technologies and network information systems. The move aligns with China's broader goal of achieving a world-class military by 2049 and modernizing its armed forces by 2035. AI

IMPACT This directive signals a strategic focus on integrating AI into military operations, potentially accelerating the development of autonomous weapons and intelligent defense systems.

RANK_REASON Government directive on AI application in military. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Xi Jinping directs Chinese military to boost AI application

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Amber Wang ·

    Xi Jinping urges Chinese armed forces to ‘strengthen military application’ of AI

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the People’s Liberation Army to enhance its use of AI as part of a drive to develop an intelligent military. He told a Politburo group study session that the PLA should “strengthen the military application of unmanned intelligent technol…