Chen Jingning meets with Turing Award winner and chief scientist of Openmind Research Institute, Richard Sutton.

The Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee, Chen Jining, met with the Turing Award winner and Chief Scientist of the Openmind Research Institute, Richard Sutton, who attended the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence in Shanghai. Chen Jining introduced the development of artificial intelligence in Shanghai, emphasizing that President Xi Jinping proposed four points at the opening ceremony of the conference, guiding the healthy, safe, and orderly development of AI. Artificial intelligence is one of the three key industries in Shanghai, and the city is committed to strengthening basic research, fostering an innovative ecosystem, and building an innovative hub for AI development and governance. Richard Sutton, a renowned scholar in the field of AI, welcomed the historic opportunity to collaborate with Shanghai in research, talent exchange, and innovation, aiming to benefit society with cutting-edge technology. Shanghai will continue to create an open and inclusive innovation ecosystem, providing efficient services for global scientists and talents to innovate and achieve their dreams in the city. Sutton emphasized that AI relies on human civilization and continuous learning, and open source, cooperation, and mutual benefit are crucial for technological advancement. His visit to Shanghai allowed for in-depth exchanges with researchers and institutions, showcasing the city's innovation vitality and favorable environment for AI development. He pledged to deepen academic exchanges, promote mutual learning, enhance international cooperation, and explore AI education innovation and basic research development together.