Chapter 3

Rethinking Artificial Intelligence in China’s COVID-19 Pandemic

Qichao Wang*

Abstract

The COVID-19 outbreak is currently rampant worldwide. The situation in China has been the toughest since the very beginning of the outbreak. However, the pace of the spread has been controlled after employing various policies to eliminate the further painful loss. The advancement of high technology in AI, big data, and machine learning has benefited mankind significantly, especially in this global public health crisis. This paper aims to rethink China’s experiences in the application of AI from the concept of the “general-purpose technology” and attempts to link the technical aspect of AI to the future of Chinese society and culture regarding this technology.

Total Pages: 32-45 (14)

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