China has presented a plan to accelerate the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the energy sector, Xinhua reported.
According to the official document, by 2027, the country must establish an innovative system for integrating AI into the energy sector and achieve the first significant technological breakthroughs.
By 2030, Beijing intends to bring the industry to a global level and establish effective coordination between computing power and energy supply. It is planned to use AI technologies in the management of energy networks, the development of renewable energy sources and nuclear energy.
The plan provides for measures to optimize data exchange, connect computing resources to the energy grid and expand the use of AI in software solutions for industry.
To achieve these goals, the authorities intend to increase financial support and strengthen the training of interdisciplinary specialists combining knowledge in the field of energy and artificial intelligence.