Artificial Intelligence is playing a growing role in our daily lives. Governments and companies are using the technology to improve efficiency and cut costs. Experts say AI plays a key role in China's digital transformation. CGTN's Wu Lei has more. 

WU LEI FUZHOU, FUJIAN "This AI Facial recognition technology identifies our appearance. One scan of your face, it can tell your gender and approximate age. This kind of AI camera has been widely used in the security, retail and finance sectors. It was a little off on my age though, saying I'm 27 when actually I'm 33! Improving AI camera accuracy and protecting peoples' privacy are some of the concerns and challenges."

XIE YINAN, VICE PRESIDENT BEIJING KUANGSHI TECHNOLOGY CO,. LTD. "There needs to be a balance among different parts. It's not that we can do whatever we can. Customers must first have market demand, then the government has to confirm the data is secure, at then companies can offer reliable technologies."

WU LEI FUZHOU, FUJIAN "This special notebook comes equipped with the latest AI speech recognition technology. When I am talking in Chinese, the voice can display my words in real time."

AI's popularity worries some people whose jobs may be phased out, but experts say the technology is being developed to help human beings rather than replace them.

When watching TV, you no longer need a remote control, you can talk to the smart speaker like this. It seems many electronic devices can be easily connected with smart speakers and your phone, but it is not easy to interconnect different brands of digital devices.

XIE YINAN, VICE PRESIDENT BEIJING KUANGSHI TECHNOLOGY CO,. LTD. "Right now Chinese authorities are issuing specific directions for AI's standards, which will offer great opportunities for us."

WU LEI FUZHOU, FUJIAN "AI has become the engine boosting the digital economy. Tech companies and traditional sectors are expected to work closely, integrating AI technology into different sectors, and making our lives more secure and comfortable. WL, CGTN, FZ, FJ province."