Editor's Note: How can artificial intelligence drive innovation while serving society and improving the way people live? What lessons can global cooperation offer for the future of AI and smart urban development? In this episode of Leaders Talk, CMG's He Yanke speaks with Otto Heinrich Herzog, member of the German National Academy of Science and Engineering and foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. A pioneer in artificial intelligence, Herzog has spent more than a decade working in China, contributing to the integration of AI and urban planning. Herzog discusses his journey in AI research, his experience applying intelligent technologies to urban development, and his views on the importance of responsible AI governance. He examines how China's innovation ecosystem, talent pool, and strategic planning have supported technological progress, while also exploring the role of international collaboration in advancing scientific research.