The press conference for the AI section of China-ASEAN Digital Innovation Competition is held both online and on-site in Nanning on Sept 17. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The press conference for the artificial intelligence section of China-ASEAN Digital Innovation Competition was held both online and on-site in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Sept 17.

The competition, receiving guidance from the Big Data Development Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was held by Huawei, Digital Guangxi Group and Guangxi Association for Artificial Intelligence.

Being part of the 3rd China-ASEAN AI Summit, the competition will have four sections including the one for AI. The AI section will cast eyes on typical scenarios in Guangxi's steel industry, encouraging AI developers to use technologies to increase the efficiency of research and development of steel products and ex-factory quality inspection.

It is expected to further integrate scientific outcomes and the steel industry, injecting new driving forces in the integration of AI and the new economy.

Zhou Fei, member of the Party leadership group of the Big Data Development Bureau of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, delivered a speech during the event, noting that the bureau will deeply implement the innovation-driven development strategy as well as the strategy to achieve prosperity through industrial development, and push forward the high-quality development of industries on the basis of innovative technologies.