UNIDO and Huawei launch AIM Global

UNIDO Deputy to Director General and Managing Director Ciyong Zou, Huawei Vice President of Corporate Communications Vicky Zhang and other partners during official AIM Global launch 

The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Huawei and other partners officially launched the Global Alliance on Artificial Intelligence for Industry and Manufacturing (AIM Global) recently, at the sixth World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC).
Led by the UNIDO, AIM Global will integrate public and private partners to foster the use of and innovation around AI in industry and manufacturing.

Addressing the WAIC audience during the opening ceremony, UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller said, “It is our shared responsibility to ensure that advancements in the field of AI are made in a manner that is safe, ethical, sustainable and inclusive. AIM Global recognises the importance of bridging the digital divide between nations and industries and ensuring that no one is left behind in the AI revolution. AIM Global will be at the forefront of shaping the AI landscape. Let us work collaboratively to build a future where AI is a force for good, where its benefits are accessible to all and where innovation thrives in harmony with our shared values.”
“We are proud to be a strategic partner of AIM Global. Working closely with UNIDO and other Alliance partners, Huawei will use AI to bring new momentum to industry development,” said Huawei Vice President Corporate Communications Vicky Zhang. 

UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller highlights importance of working collaboratively to build a future where AI is a force for good

She added, “Huawei is building a strong foundation in computing capabilities and is launching multiple large models designed for specific industries. Our goal is to develop AI solutions that more effectively serve all industries – and that better support 
scientific research.”
The alliance will benefit from the local networks and insights of the UNIDO’s investment and technology promotion offices that offer support to SMEs globally. The resulting deep understanding of actual SME challenges across sectors will inform the strategy of AIM Global in order to maximise its impact. The UNIDO is committed to supporting pioneering efforts to enhance industrial competitiveness and sustainable development through AI.