Episode
2026 World AI Conference to focus on breakthroughs, governance
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- The Beijing Hour
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 3580
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Summary
The 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance will begin on Friday, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence while shaping discussions on global governance on the sector (01:06). Hostilities between Iran and the US military have intensified a day after the US re-imposed its naval blockade on ships to and from Iranian ports (11:58). Beijing has expressed appreciation for Papua New Guinea's decision to close its "Taipei Economic and Cultural Office" (19:54).