Gao Zhikai: International cooperation can advance global AI development
AI and the internet should promote progress and serve the public good, Gao Zhikai, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, said in an interview during the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit.
Stephen Chao-An Chen: Connecting cultures through joy of learning
Language learning can encourage openness and connect people across cultures, said Stephen Chao-An Chen, general counsel of Duolingo, at the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit.
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The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.