China has fully embraced artificial intelligence, from millions of users consulting AI doctors to intelligent robots in factories and drones delivering food on the Great Wall, according to Amy Hawkins, the Guardian's senior China correspondent.
AI Adoption in Daily Life
In contrast to widespread scepticism in the West, China has rapidly integrated AI into everyday life. Medical avatars provide consultations, while food delivery drones operate at historic sites. Factories increasingly rely on intelligent robots for production.
State Use of AI
The Chinese state has eagerly adopted AI, particularly for surveillance opportunities. Hawkins notes that the technology offers new tools for monitoring and control, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties.
Speaking to Annie Kelly, Hawkins discussed both the prospects and pitfalls of AI in China. She questioned whether such widespread adoption and societal transformation signals what the rest of the world might expect in the future.
