Guterres arrived at the Pudong International Airport, where he was received before the start of the meeting scheduled for July 17-20.

The UN chief has repeatedly advocated for strengthening global AI governance.

The UN promoted, in the last few years, the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the International Scientific Panel on AI as platforms to foster cooperation and consensus among countries.

Organizers finalized preparations at the Shanghai Expo Exhibition Center, the leading venue for the event.

The WAIC will feature a space called “City of Intelligent Companions,” where humanoid robots will show applications in industry, services, and entertainment.

President Xi Jinping will participate in the event’s opening ceremony and deliver a speech.

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