Ning Jiayan

(Yicai) July 19 -- The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference has kicked off in Shanghai. In partnership with the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, this year's event has launched 16 cultural tourism-themed routes, giving attendees the chance to explore a wide range of AI application scenarios while taking in the city's iconic sights. A key highlight is the AI Entertainment & Tourism Experience Route, which fuses artificial intelligence with urban culture.

(Yicai) July 18 -- On the opening day of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, nearly 30 Chinese and international entrepreneurs shared their perspectives on the direction of China’s AI sector, highlighting key areas such as open-source technology, embodied AI, industrial application, and global AI governance. International corporate leaders expressed strong confidence in China’s AI ecosystem.

(Yicai) July 17 -- The second part of Yicai's series on the top highlights from the World Artificial Intelligence Conference focuses on the event's growing role as an international platform for academic exchange and innovation, from Turing Award-winning researchers to emerging startups and next-generation AI products.