In the Greater Bay Area, "AI" is more than a buzzword – it's a core economic driver known as "AI Plus," aimed at boosting efficiency across every industrial sector. Zheng Yongnian, president of the Institute for International Affairs, Qianhai, emphasizes that while openness is the fuel for AI development, it must be balanced with rigorous security.

Zheng warns against "artificial ignorance" – the risk of human cognitive decline due to over-reliance on technology – and points to the dangers of unregulated AI. To remain a world-class innovation hub, the GBA is focused on a strategic balance: leveraging AI for high-quality development while proactively addressing risks like privacy and employment to ensure technology serves human progress responsibly.