China FM: Internet Technologies Should Empower Humanity and Prevent Divides
At the World Internet Conference, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that internet and AI technologies should empower humans rather than turning people into technological appendages or exacerbating global developmental divides. This statement highlights official governance perspectives on balancing rapid technological innovation with equity, emphasizing global open-source cooperation and human-centric digital development. The 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen features multiple forums and dialogues addressing cutting-edge topics including embodied AI, global governance, and open-source ecosystems.
## BACKGROUND
The World Internet Conference, often known as the Wuzhen Summit, is an annual high-level international gathering focused on cyberspace governance, digital economy, and internet technologies. Embodied AI refers to an interdisciplinary field combining artificial intelligence and robotics where smart agents interact physically with their environments.