Zhang Yong, chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, addresses the World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]

Zhang Yong, chairman and CEO of Alibaba Group, as well as chairman and CEO of Alibaba Cloud Intelligence Group, emphasized the significance of aligning AI technology development with societal norms for the benefit of the public.

He mentioned the continuous improvement of laws and regulations that have created a conducive environment for the sustainable advancement of AI technology.

In January, Alibaba introduced principles guiding the responsible use of AI technology, placing emphasis on its utility, reliability and trustworthiness.

Zhang said China possesses strengths in AI development, attributing them to a solid foundation, diverse application scenarios and the integration of real-world data.

The country's progress in AI has been propelled by its foundation and reliance on high-quality computing power.

China boasts the world's second-largest computing power capacity, experiencing an annual industry growth rate of nearly 30 percent.

Cloud computing as a fundamental infrastructure supporting the digital economy facilitates seamless data integration, he said.

Mohamed Ben Amor, director-general of the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization, addresses the World Internet Conference Nishan Dialogue on Digital Civilization. [Photo by Ma Qing/chinadaily.com.cn]

Mohamed Ben Amor, director-general of the Arab Information and Communication Technologies Organization, emphasized the importance of data privacy and security in building trust in AI systems.

He stressed the need for robust measures such as encryption and access controls to protect user data and strong security protocols to protect AI systems from attacks and unauthorized access, adding collaboration and partnership frameworks are essential to achieve secure and trustworthy AI.

He emphasized the importance of cooperation between the AI community, researchers, industry peers, policymakers and decision-makers.

By sharing knowledge and best practices, he concluded, these stakeholders can contribute to the continuous development of secure and trustworthy AI systems.