Zhou Ximin, secretary general at Shanghai Big Data Alliance and director of Shanghai Supercomputer Center, gave a talk on “High-performance Computing and AI Development” at the weekly information session organized by SIP Science and Technology and Information Office (SIP-STIO) on May 5.

The event was part of SIP-STIO’s long-term program initiated in 2016 to invite professionals from research institutes, enterprises and investment organizations to share their expertise and experience with related local administrative staff on a weekly basis.

In his talk, Zhou gave the participants a specific introduction to AI development home and abroad, covering high-performance computing, big data and other related technologies. He laid emphasis on application of AI technologies in medical services, and shared his views on AI-based gene therapies designed to cure diseases and prolong human life span.