From Wuzhen to Lishui: WIC global youth leaders explore digital innovation
Following the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, youth leaders from the 2026 WIC Global Youth Leadership Program traveled to Lishui, Zhejiang province, for an immersive study tour. Visiting villages, cultural districts, and local specialty industries, they explored innovative applications of digital and intelligent technologies in ecological conservation, cultural heritage preservation, and rural vitalization.
John Higgins: What is holding AI back? Not technology, but trust
What is slowing the deployment of artificial intelligence isn't technology but trust, said John Higgins, Chair of the International AI Governance Association, who spoke at the Wuzhen Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence on Nov 3, during 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.