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China in Springtime: How does a 'China hand' experience tech-enhanced smart living?

Global Stringer

In today's era of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI), innovations once confined to futuristic scenes from sci-fi movies have permeated many aspects of Chinese family life in subtle, transformative ways. From smart curtains that gently open to wake you in the morning to sleep monitors safeguarding your health late at night, AI is redefining the symbiosis between humans and technology in the form of a "cognitive exoskeleton." Fernando Munoz Bernal, a Colombian blogger who has lived in China for over two decades, has witnessed and personally experienced these advancements. He shares how technology is reshaping the essentials of daily life – clothing, food, housing and transportation – and reflects on China's position in the global AI landscape.

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