, April 12 -- Leading figures from prominent media outlets and think tanks across China and the 10 ASEAN member states engaged in extensive discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and other key topics during the China-ASEAN Media and Think Tank Forum held in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

The forum, centered on the theme "Strengthening ASEAN-China Cooperation," concluded with a joint consensus acknowledging that while the rapid growth of AI presents transformative opportunities, it also introduces uncertain risks and challenges.

The consensus emphasized that media and think tanks should proactively adapt to the ongoing technological revolution, leverage AI's advantages, and contribute to building a smart future where innovation is coupled ...