The ongoing Zhongguancun Forum is highlighting the development and impacts of artificial intelligence. CGTN's Wang Mengjie has more on how AI can influence social progress.

WANG MENGJIE CGTN Reporter "Thinking like a person. This is where the study of AI begins."

Since its first program was created in 1956, AI technology has experienced ups and downs. With the development of internet technologies and big data, including cloud computing and new chip technologies, AI rides the wave of social progress and subsequent changes.

From smart home devices to autonomous driving, from medical care to education, from financial services to environmental protection, AI's influence can now be felt in every aspect of our lives.

WANG MENGJIE CGTN Reporter "It seems as everyone is talking about AI. It holds the promise of remaking our world. But which industries benefit the most? And where is this technology headed?"

With these questions, I knocked on the door of this year's Zhonguancun Forum, a grand stage for the concentrated display of new technologies, products, and scenarios.

MARK GIROLAMI Chief Scientist, The Alan Turing Institute "Not one single industry that will not benefit from the adoption and the subsequent deployment of AI technologies."

MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN SHAKIR Director, Digital Connectivity and Innovation Centre University of the West of Scotland "What has to be more important for China and other leading economies is manufacturing sector. Manufacturing sector has huge potential to make an eco-system and facilitate the adoption of artificial intelligence."

While the road to intelligence will not be built overnight. The spread of false information, and so-called hallucinations are among the concerns raised in relation to AI.

GAO XUEFENG Founder and CEO, Fabarta "We need to open wider to AI technologies. These technologies will help many industries improve efficiency and create value. But we also need to have a rational approach to AI."

MUHAMMAD ZEESHAN SHAKIR Director, Digital Connectivity and Innovation Centre University of the West of Scotland "Some people will think that AI will take away their jobs. AI is creating more job opportunities. New programs in new scales and new domains are opening up."

Pressure from many sides. But as technical upgrades and platform-level enterprises continuously improve services, experts believe more Chinese enterprises will benefit from AI.

Furthermore, the country has adopted solutions to promote operations and applications of AI technology, from releasing of strategic innovation results to the unveiling of new research and development institutions.

WANG MENGJIE CGTN Reporter "Since its founding 18 years ago, the Zhongguancun Forum has become a window for China to actively join in on global sci-tech innovation practices. That's why based on this year's discussions, we can get a clear picture of China's answer to AI."