At the opening of the 2025 Web Summit in Lisbon, held earlier this week, Web Summit founder Paddy Cosgrave dropped a major insight: China is becoming the dominant force in artificial intelligence (AI) 🤖💥.
"AI is certainly the dominant theme. We have a lot of Chinese AI companies here at a European tech conference, maybe the largest tech conference in the world," Cosgrave told CGTN.
In his opening keynote on Monday, Cosgrave pointed out that the global innovation center is shifting away from Europe and the United States, moving toward new hotspots—especially the Chinese mainland. He highlighted that in the next few days, the world’s most advanced humanoid robots will be showcased at the summit, and they won’t be European or American models, but cutting-edge machines from the Chinese mainland.
Why it matters:
- Shift in innovation: European and US dominance is fading as China ramps up AI research and development.
- Robot revolution: Attendees can expect to see top-tier humanoid robots powered by the latest AI breakthroughs.
- Global stage: The Web Summit in Lisbon is serving as a window into where the tech world is heading next.
For young investors, students, and tech enthusiasts tuning in, the message is clear: keep an eye on the Chinese mainland’s AI scene. With massive funding, talent, and government support, it’s gearing up to redefine what’s possible in AI—from humanoid robots to next-gen algorithms that could change our daily lives.
Ready to dive deeper? Stay tuned to more updates from Lisbon, where the future of tech is unfolding in real time! ✨🌍
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
