Light of Internet Expo at Wuzhen summit showcases game-changing applications of AI

The game-changing application of artificial intelligence (AI) were brought to the fore at the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, showing how AI technologies can transform people's everyday life in unimaginable ways.

The Light of Internet Expo, part of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit in east China's Zhejiang Province, attracted 665 domestic and foreign enterprises and organizations from 53 countries and regions to showcase their latest developments and new technologies and products in the field of AI.

At the expo, a device that resembles a smart stereo is actually a digital home robot. This innovative robot not only enables intelligent control of home devices through audio-visual interactions, but it also analyzes users' health data to recommend personalized exercise plans. Moreover, it can serve as a handy online study companion for children, making family education more dynamic and enjoyable.

"It effectively combines with the functionality of our cloud computer. If I were to frequently change hardware devices, my costs would be very high, so I can opt for this cloud service instead," said Jiang Jiangchen, an exhibitor.

Another AI model at the expo has streamlined the execution of everyday tasks. With just a voice command, users can easily access a variety of services, such as booking flights, tracking packages, and paying utility bills. What sets this AI model apart is its ability to analyze users' habits to understand their preferences and behavioral patterns.

"'Book me a train ticket for today from Jiaxing to Shanghai.' By making such a voice command through my cellphone, it will show me the train schedule with the shortest trip. Then, with just a click here, I can book the ticket," said Pan Feifei, another exhibitor.

Themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," the WIC's 2024 edition featured 24 sub-forums on topics such as Global Development Initiative, digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) technology governance, along with a series of activities.

The four-day event concluded on Friday.

Light of Internet Expo at Wuzhen summit showcases game-changing applications of AI

China's top political advisor Wang Huning has stressed the importance of building a broad united front to rally support from all groups in deepening reform and promoting Chinese modernization.

Wang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, made the remarks during an inspection tour in the southern island province of Hainan from Wednesday to Friday.

Wang went to Haikou, Qionghai and Sanya, where he conducted in-depth research on comprehensive passenger transport hubs, universities and middle schools, enterprises invested by compatriots from Taiwan, village of Li ethnic minority, scientific research institutions, historical and cultural districts and religious sites.

He also learned about the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port, saying this is a strategic decision made by the CPC Central Committee and a major task for Hainan to comprehensively deepen reform and opening-up.

When visiting enterprises invested by compatriots from Taiwan, Wang said it's important to create conditions and build platforms to deepen integrated development across the Taiwan Straits and promote economic and cultural exchanges across the Straits.

Wang urged measures to better meet the demands of compatriots from Taiwan regarding study, employment, and business operations in Hainan, thus promoting integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.

As of the end of 2023, Hainan had approved the establishment of more than 2,500 enterprises invested by Taiwan compatriots. In November 2023, the province announced a series of measures to encourage Taiwan compatriots to make investments or start businesses in the Hainan Free Trade Port.

China's top political advisor stresses united front in Chinese modernization