An insightful discussion between Linda Restrepo and Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori on how China’s focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has contributed to its technological development and competitive advancement in the global landscape; how the two generations of AI, namely AI 1 (knowledge-based) and AI 2 (data-based, deep learning) are shaping the progress and application of AI; and how China is positioning itself in terms of AI start-ups and their quality.
Linda Restrepo
Linda Restrepo is the CEO of Professional Global Outreach and a partner at RDI Global, a U.S. federal government technology research and development firm. She holds advanced degrees in computer science, quantitative research methodology, and adult education and training. She has an in-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and exponential technologies, as well as an extensive background in the development and implementation of special economic, environmental, military and technology research programs.
Giancarlo Elia Valori
Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori is a well-known Italian economist and international relations expert, playing a leading role in fostering cooperation between countries. He is president of the International World Group and Global Strategic Business, consultant to the Chinese HNA Group and honorary president of Huawei Italy. He is a professor at renowned universities, such as Yeshiva University in New York, Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Peking University in China. Prof. Valori is the author of three books on Artificial Intelligence.