China to support embodied AI companies' data investments, promote standards
( September 14, 2026, 04:11 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s National Data Administration held a meeting on embodied artificial intelligence with representatives from JD.com, the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence and several robotics and AI companies and research institutions, the regulator said in a statement published Sunday. The administration plans to promote standards for data used in embodied AI and guide local data authorities in developing the sector, as demand grows for high-quality, diverse and large-scale datasets. It said it would support companies in increasing investment in data and strengthen scientific planning and guidance to promote the development of the industry.Statement follows (in Chinese)....
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