China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism to promote AI applications in public libraries
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On September 20, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued the '15th Five-Year Plan for the Construction of the Public Cultural Service System.' The plan proposes continuing to promote the development of modern public libraries, aiming to build libraries that are more professional, smart, open, and inclusive. It seeks to cultivate a number of modern public libraries with distinct Chinese characteristics that rank among the world's best. The plan specifically promotes the application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence to achieve intelligent business management and precise service delivery. It also encourages qualified public libraries to strengthen decision-making consultation and think-tank services to provide information support for major national strategies.
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On September 20, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism released the "15th Five-Year Plan for Building a Public Cultural Service System." The plan outlines key initiatives for the development of modern public libraries, including:
- Continued promotion of modern public library development, guided by economic and social needs as well as the comprehensive development of individuals.
- Building libraries that are more professional, smart, open, and inclusive, fully leveraging their role in nourishing people's minds and enhancing cultural confidence.
- Cultivating a group of modern public libraries with distinct Chinese characteristics that rank among the world's best.
The plan also emphasizes the application of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to achieve:
- Intelligent business management
- Precise service delivery
Additionally, it encourages qualified public libraries to strengthen decision-making consultation and think-tank services, providing information support for major national strategies.
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China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to digitize public cultural services with AI