A Historical Overview of Artificial Intelligence in China
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Jun 30, 2023
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the interdisciplinary field of study that involves the development of computer systems and machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. AI has undergone a tumultuous developmental trajectory since its inception as a distinct field of study in 1956. This paper provides a concise review of the historical development of AI in China, with a particular focus on the country’s recent advancements in AI research, innovation, and application.
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Keywords
Artificial Intelligence, China, History
Supporting Agencies
This study is part of the Research on Strategies for Online Teaching of Primary and Secondary Schools in Jiangsu Province in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic (Project #: 2020SJZDA110).
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3. Zong H. Artificial intelligence - once dismissed as “pseudoscience”. Culture and History Vision 2016; 000(5):40.
4. Wiener N. Cybernetics or Control and Communi-cation in the Animal and the Machine. MIT press. 2019.
5. Qian X. Engineering Cybernetics. Beijing: Science Press. 1958.
6. Li A (ed.). Special issue for the 30th anniversary of the founding of Chinese Association of Automation (1961-1991). Chinese Association of Automation. 1991.
7. Yuan Z. The National Science Conference 1978: A milestone in the history of modern science and technology in China. Sci Cult Rev 2008; 5(2):37-57.
8. Cui Y. Research on the Formulation and Imple-mentation of Major Science and Technology Plans in Contemporary China (Doctoral dissertation). Nan-jing Agricultural University. 2008. Available at: https://kns.cnki.net/KCMS/detail/detail.aspx?dbname=CDFD1214&filename=1012490192.nh
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11. Lin Y, Zhang B. Principles and Practice of Expert Systems. Tsinghua University Press.1990.
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13. Cai Z. Principles and Applications of Robots. Cen-tral South University Press. 1988.
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36. SOHU. On the anniversary of the founding of Nan-jing University, what can the two AI projects of JD.com spark? Available at: https://www.sohu.com/a/232572429_574825
37. SOHU. 49 scholars selected! 2022 CCF-Tencent Rhinoceros Bird Funding Scholar Inclusion List announced. Available at: https://www.sohu.com/a/573576502_120678874
38. SOHU. How to develop from automatic driving into intelligent transportation: Global Intelligent Driving Summit 2019. Available at: https://www.sohu.com/a/350634828_99919085
39. Ning Z. An analysis of the development of artificial intelligence industry in China and suggestions. J Shandong Acad Govern 2018; 2018(1):69-75.
40. Liu B. An overview of the construction of the national new-generation artificial intelligence innovation and development pilot zones. Hangzhou Sci Technol 2020; 2020(3):59-64.
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Zhou, L. (2023). A Historical Overview of Artificial Intelligence in China. Science Insights, 42(6), 969–973. https://doi.org/10.15354/si.23.re588
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