The 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing will feature experts from over 20 countries discussing public scientific literacy and AI collaboration. Keynote speaker Gong Ke emphasized the need for innovative methods to popularize science, particularly through AI technologies. The conference aims to address complex global challenges and promote science literacy as a tool for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Ezra Clark from UNESCO highlighted the interconnectedness of today's challenges and the importance of equipping individuals with scientific knowledge. The event marks the seventh consecutive conference focused on enhancing global scientific literacy. Notable Kalinga Prize laureates will also contribute insights on the significance of science communication in the context of AI advancements.
• AI technology requires new approaches for effective science popularization.
• Science literacy is essential for addressing complex global challenges.
Scientific literacy involves understanding scientific concepts and processes, crucial for tackling global challenges.
Artificial intelligence refers to technologies that simulate human intelligence, impacting various fields including science communication.
Science popularization aims to make scientific knowledge accessible to the public, especially through innovative formats.
This institute focuses on advancing AI development strategies, emphasizing the importance of public engagement in AI knowledge.
UNESCO promotes global scientific literacy and sustainable development, highlighting the role of science in addressing complex issues.
China Internet Information Center 16month
Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug discovery platform that was spun out of Google's DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600
How to level up your teaching with AI. Discover how to use clones and GPTs in your classroom—personalized AI teaching is the future.
Trump's Third Term? AI already knows how this can be done. A study shows how OpenAI, Grok, DeepSeek & Google outline ways to dismantle U.S. democracy.
Sam Altman today revealed that OpenAI will release an open weight artificial intelligence model in the coming months. "We are excited to release a powerful new open-weight language model with reasoning in the coming months," Altman wrote on X.