A BRICS-related forum during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference on 17 July discussed turning AI cooperation commitments into practical action. Government, UN and industry representatives highlighted gaps in developing countries' access to and use of AI.
Participants emphasized tangible public benefits in agriculture, healthcare, education and public services. Initiatives concerning global AI industrial capacity and legal infrastructure were proposed to support enterprise cooperation, compliance and international market development.
Indonesia's representative in China called for stronger industry ecosystems, education, training and joint research, referring to the China–BRICS Artificial Intelligence Development and Cooperation Center. Exchanges and joint projects were highlighted as ways to spread capabilities across countries and communities.