AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoGlobal AI Governance: The 2026 World AI Conference opened in Shanghai with China pushing “open source,” risk prevention, and a people-first approach, including the launch of WAICO and plans for AI training and cooperation centers for the Global South. Agentic Tech & Phones: ZTE unveiled the NaviX Ultra as an “agentic AI smartphone” running ByteDance’s Doubao agent, with other makers like StepFun and Honor showing similar agent layers built into devices. Weather & Space Computing: China’s meteorology authority released an open-source AI model for weather services, while Shanghai showcased early satellites for its space-based computing network. Humanoid Robotics: At WAIC, industry leaders said China is accelerating embodied AI, with humanoid robots scaling walls and performing tasks, and output rising fast. Philippines-China Media Row: Philippines officials condemned China Daily’s AI video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, escalating diplomatic protests and calls to summon the Chinese envoy. Disaster Response: Chongqing launched major rescue efforts after a rainfall-triggered landslide killed at least 8 and left 34 missing. Arts & Travel: Europa 2 will host Art 2 Sea art-themed cruises in 2027, blending curated onboard galleries with regional cultural shore experiences.
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