The 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit kicked off on Wednesday morning in the ancient water town of Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province, highlighting efforts to build a people-centered and AI-for-good digital future. The 2024 edition, themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," includes 24 sub-forums on topics such as the Global Development Initiative, digital economy and artificial intelligence (AI) technology governance, along with a series of activities.
2024年世界互联网大会（WIC）乌镇峰会于周三上午在中国东部浙江省的古镇乌镇拉开帷幕，此次峰会着重探讨构建以人为本、人工智能向善的数字未来。2024年峰会以“拥抱以人为本、智能向善的数字未来——携手构建网络空间命运共同体”为主题，设有包括全球发展倡议、数字经济和人工智能技术治理等在内的24个分论坛，以及一系列相关活动。
"AI is transforming lives at an unimaginable pace," said Li Junhua, UN under-secretary-general for economic and social affairs, via video link at the opening ceremony. "We can only harness the incredible potential of AI if we do so through a people-centered approach and foster dialogue to understand global needs and perspectives."
联合国负责经济和社会事务的副秘书长李军华在开幕式视频连线中表示：“人工智能正以难以想象的速度改变着人们的生活。只有坚持以人民为中心的发展理念，加强对话，了解全球需求和观点，我们才能充分发挥人工智能的巨大潜力。”
Nii Narku Quaynor, chairman of Ghana Dot Com, said Africa faces the task of how to introduce AI and how to ensure participation in both its development and usage. Regional cyberspace communities and technical institutions across Africa are coordinating efforts to bring better connectivity infrastructure to the region, he said while addressing the main forum on Wednesday afternoon. The main forum of this year's summit underscored the dual priorities of advancing AI innovation and fostering a people-centered digital future. The event brought together over 1,800 participants, including representatives from international organizations, government agencies, leading internet companies, as well as experts, scholars and media professionals. Participants called for advancing innovation in artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and blockchain, while accelerating the conversion of scientific achievements into practical applications.
加纳Dot Com公司董事长尼·纳库·夸约尔表示，非洲面临着如何引入人工智能以及如何确保参与其开发和使用的任务。他在周三下午的主旨演讲中表示，非洲各地的区域网络社区和技术机构正在协调努力，为该地区带来更好的连接基础设施。今年峰会的主旨论坛强调了推进人工智能创新和培育以人为本的数字未来这两项双重优先事项。活动吸引了1800多名参会者，包括国际组织代表、政府机构代表、领先的互联网公司代表以及专家、学者和媒体专业人士。与会者呼吁推进人工智能、大数据、云计算和区块链等领域的创新，同时加快将科学成果转化为实际应用。
In the future, smart healthcare will enable precise diagnoses and universal access to top medical services, intelligent education will provide personalized digital tutors for every student, care robots will enhance the well-being of the elderly, and autonomous driving will redefine travel, said Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360 Group.
360集团董事长周鸿祎表示，未来，智慧医疗将实现精准诊断，让顶尖医疗服务惠及每个人；智能教育将为每位学生提供个性化的数字辅导；护理机器人将提升老年人的福祉；自动驾驶将重新定义出行方式。
"We are living through a historic technological revolution, and I feel deeply proud to witness and contribute to this transformative era," said Zhou.
“我们正经历一场历史性的技术革命，能够见证并参与到这个变革时代，我深感自豪。”周鸿祎说道。
A consensus was reached by many speakers at the main forum to promote the development of artificial intelligence aimed at improving human well-being. This effort should prioritize social security, respect for human rights, shared global values and a people-centered, ethical approach to AI.
在主旨论坛上，许多发言者达成共识，认为应推动人工智能的发展，以提高人类福祉。这一努力应优先考虑社会保障、尊重人权、共享全球价值观和以人为本、符合伦理的人工智能方法。
Teo Nie Ching, Malaysian deputy minister of communications, said Malaysia is accelerating the deployment of 5G networks. Through digital technology, it aims to achieve more efficient resource allocation, bridge the digital divide, and bring greater benefits to more Malaysians. The main forum also included an award ceremony honoring 18 WIC 2024 Global Youth Leaders. Established in 2023, the WIC Global Youth Leadership Program identifies outstanding young talent in the internet field worldwide, and carries out various activities emphasizing industry advancement and governance. Following the award ceremony, the summit witnessed the launching ceremonies of the WIC think tank cooperation program and WIC Digital Academy. The WIC Digital Academy is meant to train professionals with global perspectives, as well as digital thinking and skills, particularly for developing countries. By facilitating the global flow of knowledge and technology, the institute seeks to bridge the digital divide and ensure that the benefits of internet development reach more nations and people.
马来西亚通信部副部长张念群表示，马来西亚正在加速部署5G网络。通过数字技术，马来西亚旨在实现更高效的资源配置，缩小数字鸿沟，为更多马来西亚人带来更大利益。主旨论坛还举行了2024年世界互联网大会全球青年领袖奖颁奖典礼。该奖项由世界互联网大会全球青年领袖项目设立于2023年，旨在发掘全球互联网领域的杰出青年人才，并开展各种强调行业进步和治理的活动。颁奖典礼后，峰会见证了世界互联网大会智库合作项目和世界互联网大会数字学院的启动仪式。世界互联网大会数字学院旨在培养具有全球视野、数字思维和技能的专业人才，特别是为发展中国家培养。通过促进知识和技术的全球流动，该学院旨在缩小数字鸿沟，确保互联网发展的成果惠及更多国家和人民。
