GSMA, WIC Digital Academy co-host AI training program in Shanghai

On June 17, the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) and the World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Academy jointly hosted a training program on artificial intelligence (AI) capacity building in Shanghai. 

The program united government officials from Azerbaijan, China, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Singapore, Sudan, Thailand and the United Kingdom, providing an international platform for AI capacity building.

The training featured tailor-made AI courses co-developed by AI governance experts from the Cyberspace Administration of China and the GSMA, which focused on AI governance principles, policies and practices. During interactive sessions, participants raised questions based on the realities of AI development in their own countries and shared experiences in balancing innovation with regulation, ensuring data security, and addressing ethical challenges.

A WIC representative noted that the program aims to promote mutual learning in AI development and governance, advance inclusive technology sharing, and enhance development capacity. 

Sarah Gaffney, senior director for the GSMA’s Regulatory Capacity Building Programme, highlighted that AI transcends borders and requires collaborative global governance. She described this partnership as a positive step toward healthy industry development and expressed hope for further cooperation with the WIC to foster an inclusive and fair AI governance ecosystem.

After the training, participants will attend the opening ceremony and exhibition of the 2025 Mobile World Congress Shanghai, which runs from June 18 to 20, exploring the profound impact of AI on industry transformation.