Shanghai, on the Chinese mainland, set the stage for a tech extravaganza as the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) wrapped up under the theme "Global Solidarity in the AI Era." Over 800 companies and 3,000 AI exhibits from more than 30 countries and regions gathered to explore the full spectrum of AI innovations.
The event was divided into four engaging pavilions, each spotlighting a unique facet of the AI journey. The Core Technologies Pavilion unveiled breakthroughs in large language models, computing chips, and data architecture. Meanwhile, the Industry Application Pavilion showcased real-world solutions in autonomous driving, smart cities, fintech, and industrial upgrades.
Visitors were captivated by over 60 intelligent robots and more than 100 global product debuts. Notably, tech giant Huawei introduced its Ascend 384 AI compute node system, and several innovators launched smart glasses with features like real-time navigation, mobile payments, and travel alerts.
Beyond the impressive tech demonstrations, the conference emphasized the need for global AI governance. Chinese officials called for the establishment of an international AI cooperation organization to help manage the risks and regulations of emerging technologies, advocating for a balanced approach that encourages both rapid innovation and safety, with an emphasis on open-source development and support for developing nations.
This landmark event has shown that AI is not just a concept confined to research labs—it is rapidly transforming everyday life. 🚀
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China's AI solutions shine at WAIC as global adoption accelerate
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