In the Kericho region of Kenya, farmer Sammy Selim is busy at his coffee farm, accompanied by young farmer Kennedy Kirui. To get better planting advice, they are using an AI tool called 'Virtual Agronomist.' By simply entering the farm's coordinates on WhatsApp, this AI can provide fertilization recommendations based on local soil and climate conditions. Image credit: Photo provided by AI.

Recently, the United Nations released a report proposing that the organization take more proactive measures in the monitoring and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The report emphasizes that as AI technology develops and is applied more widely, its potential impacts and risks are becoming increasingly evident. Therefore, the UN believes that greater attention needs to be paid to the governance of AI, viewing it as an urgent global issue akin to climate change. Image source note: The image was generated by AI and is provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney in recent years.

Ant Group has established a new company called 'Digital Mali' in Beijing, which is dedicated to applying artificial intelligence technology to enterprise services and promoting the development of the AI to B market. The establishment of Digital Mali marks Ant Group's further exploration into the field of artificial intelligence, aiming to provide intelligent services for enterprises through technological innovation, facilitating digital transformation and intelligent upgrades in business operations.

Goldman Sachs has raised its long-term GDP growth estimates for the U.S. and several major economies, anticipating that generative AI will enhance productivity over the next decade. The firm projects that by 2034, AI technology will contribute 0.4 percentage points to U.S. GDP growth, pushing the GDP growth rate to 2.3%. Additionally, Goldman Sachs has upgraded its long-term GDP growth forecast for the Eurozone, expecting it to reach 1.4% by 2034. The firm noted that companies will need time to adopt AI technologies, and their impact may take years to materialize. The report acknowledges uncertainty regarding the timeline and magnitude of these effects.

Lei Jun stated that it is possible to be replaced by AI, but it will take a long time. Xiaomi has made new advancements in the field of AI, which will be announced at the annual speech. New products such as Xiaomi MIX Fold3 and Redmi K60 Ultra will also be launched during the speech.