The innovative Applications of artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as one of the most intensely discussed topics at the ongoing World Laureates Summit (WSL), which is being held in Dubai from Sunday to Tuesday.
On Sunday, the WSL held two forums focusing on AI science, addressing AI-driven scientific discovery and the integration of AI into real-world applications.
"The reason it has become so important is because of the applications in other disciplines: in agriculture, in medicine, in biology. But a lot of scientists are just focused on science, and that's not where the real value of AI," said John Hopcroft, a 1986 Turing Award winner.
Participants also noted that while AI is rapidly enhancing productivity and efficiency, it is simultaneously reshaping labor structures.
Several scholars stressed that although AI excels in data processing and pattern recognition, it cannot replace human judgment in areas involving creativity, ethics, and emotional understanding.
The World Laureates Summit brings together more than 150 scientists and invited participants, including Nobel Prize laureates, to exchange insights on addressing challenges facing humanity and shaping the future of civilization.
The three-day summit, themed "Basic Sciences: Scientific Consensus for Addressing the Challenges of Humanity" and held alongside the World Governments Summit 2026, highlights the pivotal role of fundamental scientific research in shaping global policies, economic systems and technological innovation.
Innovative AI applications take center stage of World Laureates Summit in Dubai
Innovative AI applications take center stage of World Laureates Summit in Dubai
More than 20 films will hit Chinese screens during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday from Saturday to Monday, spanning genres from revolutionary historical dramas, realism movies to suspense thrillers, according to the China Film Administration on Thursday.
Revolutionary historical films such as Blood-Spattered Cliff, Eight Sons, Eight Soldiers, and Half Of The Quilt, will pay tribute to martyrs through the lens.
Three films -- It's OK, Now I Met Her, and Sunshine Women's Choir -- tell moving stories of love, growth, and reconciliation.
It's OK is a contemporary family comedy that follows a mother and daughter navigating their joyful yet turbulent relationship. Now I Met Her tells a rebellious teenager who gets to know his late mother through her old diary. Sunshine Women's Choir, a film from the Taiwan region of China, portrays the "perfect" maternal love of "imperfect mothers."
The suspense film Game of Identity tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who accidentally swap lives, setting off an unexpected adventure. The documentary films Seeking Nature: The Code of Life, and Missions to the Moon (Part One) explore the connection between humanity and science.
Imported films from different countries, including The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, Project Hail Mary, and Hoppers, will deliver spectacular cinematic experiences to audiences.
The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for honoring the deceased and paying tribute to ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for Chinese citizens as they engage in outdoor activities and sightseeing.
Over 20 films expected to hit Chinese screens during Qingming Festival Holiday
