Over 100 AI-powered devices and applications are bringing the future of smart cities to life at a street in south China's Shenzhen. Drones identify safety risks from the sky, patrol vehicles respond on the ground, and robots sort orders and deliver goods from smart stores. Coordinated by an intelligent urban hub, these devices work together to make city management more efficient and responsive.

This AI-powered street reflects China's rapid transition of artificial intelligence from laboratories to real-world scenarios. China's core AI industry has surpassed 1.2 trillion yuan ($174 billion) in scale, with the country ranking among the world's leading AI innovators. As the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance approaches in Shanghai, global attention is turning to China's AI development and its vision for the future of intelligent cities.