The 2018 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, with the theme of "A New Era Empowered by Artificial Intelligence", opened in Shanghai on Sept 17.

Hundreds of experts, scholars and entrepreneurs from nearly 40 countries and regions have been invited to share their insights into the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology, industrial trends, and related hot issues.

Running until Sept 19, the three-day event has also attracted more than 200 leading AI firms to display their core technology and new products.

A staff member plays table tennis with a robot at the 2018 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on Sept 17. [Photo/Xinhua]