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Vietnam artificial intelligence day to take place in August

The 2019 Vietnam artificial intelligence day (AI4VN) is scheduled to take place on August 15 and 16 in Hanoi, featuring exhibitions, workshops, and performance of advanced technologies.
Vietnam artificial intelligence day to take place in August
Vietnam artificial intelligence day to take place in August ảnh 1At the press conference (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 Vietnam artificial intelligenceday (AI4VN) is scheduled to take place on August 15 and 16 in Hanoi, featuringexhibitions, workshops, and performance of advanced technologies.

Speaking at a press conference on July 31, Deputy Ministerof Science and Technology Bui The Duy said AI4VN aims to promote AI developmentin Vietnam via connecting members of the ecosystem like research institutes,technology companies, and startups.

As part of the event, a series of workshops on AI intourism, health, education, and finance, among others, are set to take placewith the participation of Vietnamese and foreign experts, businessmen andresearchers.

Visitors will be treated to exhibitions and the showcase ofnew technologies including self-driving cars and robots.

In Vietnam, AI is listed among advanced technologies forprioritised investment in development. The Government considers it aspearheaded factor of the fourth Industrial Revolution.-VNA 
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