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Wuzhen Summit puts open-source AI at the centre of its agenda

AI · First reported 3 Nov, 11:18 · Updated 12:22

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The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opened in Zhejiang with open-source AI as a central focus, alongside discussions on digital cooperation and governance. Its programme includes an AI dialogue and 27 sub-forums; a separate announcement outlined China’s plans for data development during 2026–2030.

  • The summit opened Tuesday in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province, with open-source AI at the centre of its agenda.
  • Its programme includes an AI-themed dialogue and 27 sub-forums, covering topics including robotics, embodied AI and cyberspace cooperation.
  • At the opening ceremony, Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai said open source was the only viable path to a sustainable AI industry, according to a report excerpt.
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Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province
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An AI-themed dialogue and 27 sub-forums
Technology awards
20 projects selected from more than 430 submissions spanning 43 countries and regions
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2026–2030

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