The World Conference on Artificial Intelligence has opened in Shanghai. The Belarusian delegation is led by the Minister of Communications and Information. This is a unique platform for exchanging experiences in the field of artificial intelligence development. More than 140 thematic forums are planned, bringing together nearly 1.500 participants. On the eve of the conference the World Organization for Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence was established. Nearly 30 countries, including Belarus, are among the founding members. According to the signed document the organization will become an independent intergovernmental international organization headquartered in Shanghai.