Chinese and foreign youth discuss youth power to empower the digital future
2024-08-18
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Chongqing, August 16 (China News Service) (Liang Qinqing) The 2024 World Youth Development Forum Digital Development Theme Forum was held in Chongqing on the 15th. More than 230 Chinese and foreign young people from 30 countries and regions attended the meeting to discuss international cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence (AI).
Today, China continues to deepen international exchanges and cooperation in the digital field. High-quality open source operating systems such as Hongmeng and Euler have gone abroad, and a series of industrial Internet platforms and projects have also provided a solid foundation for young people to integrate into the development of the digital age.
On August 15, the 2024 World Youth Development Forum on Digital Development was held in Chongqing. Photo by He Penglei, a reporter from China News Service
"Some people think that AI will cause global unemployment, but I think AI will be the 'creator' of future jobs." Vladimir Imamovich Norov, Chairman of the Central Asian Artificial Intelligence Association and former Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, said that throughout history, many inventions have created new professions, such as the invention of airplanes, which gave rise to pilots. "The Industrial Revolution saved people from repetitive physical labor, while AI can solve the problem of repetitive mental labor and provide unprecedented opportunities for innovation and efficiency. Young people should follow the trend and promote the application of AI in business, life, work and other aspects."
Mia Seppo, Assistant Director-General of the International Labor Organization, said in a video speech that the digital economy provides a lot of opportunities for young people. According to the International Labor Organization's forecast, if global network connections are strengthened, at least millions of jobs will be added by 2030, benefiting young people in Africa, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. She encouraged employment growth through the digital economy, saying that "only by paying attention to digital skills can young talents be retained."
Xiapakti Wusuer, vice chairman of the All-China Youth Federation, said that contemporary youth are the trendsetters of digital technology innovation and the driving force for the development of the digital economy. He called on young people from all over the world to take the initiative to devote themselves to the digital economy and digital transformation, work together to empower youth development with digital technology, and guide young people to promote global development with digital innovation.
During the forum, the results of the World Youth Development Forum's Youth Digital Leaders Training Program were released, providing opportunities and resources for the growth and development of young people around the world in the digital field and promoting exchanges and cooperation among young people of various countries.
The Digital Development Forum is one of the four theme forums of the 2024 World Youth Development Forum. It is hosted by the All-China Youth Federation, the International Labor Organization and the World Youth Development Forum Organizing Committee. It aims to promote international cooperation on youth development and help implement the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
