Rise of the robots: China releases plan aimed at increasing consumers’ AI options (opens in new tab)

Chinese authorities will promote the further integration of AI and consumption, according to a plan released by the Ministry of Commerce and seven other ministries. It includes 17 new measures that aim to create new drivers of consumption growth by embedding artificial intelligence in consumer goods, services and the retail and commerce sectors through new smart products, robots, subsidies, infrastructure and standards. “Accelerating the development of ‘AI Plus Consumption’ helps create new...