Hey tech fam! The World Internet Conference (WIC) 2025 just honoured 17 game-changing projects in Wuzhen, Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland. From AI coding agents to quantum computing breakthroughs, these winners are shaping our digital future.
Here’s the lowdown:
- GitHub Copilot by Microsoft: Your AI pair programmer that helps you write code faster. 🖥️
- Qwen by Alibaba: An open foundational large language model that’s leveling up chatbots.
- Baidu’s hyper-realistic digital human: Think virtual avatars that look and move like real people.
- The Chinese mainland's BDS-3 satellite signals: Powering everything from navigation apps to autonomous cars.
Out of 400+ entries from 34 countries and regions, these 17 projects stood out for pushing boundaries in AI, IoT (smart devices chatting with each other), embodied intelligence, and quantum computing.
Wu Hequan, chair of the awards' evaluation committee, highlighted that innovation is the core driver of new industries and social progress. By bringing together global talents, WIC is all about open, inclusive tech for the common good. 🌐
The awards ceremony was part of the WIC Wuzhen Summit, happening Friday through Sunday in the ancient water town. Stay tuned for more updates from this digital fiesta! 🎉
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World Internet Conference honors pioneering sci-tech projects
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