By 2026, the era of hype has transitioned into "constructive disenchantment," where AI evolves from simple chatbots into autonomous agents capable of decomposing and executing complex goals independently. This revolution centers on hardware integration, moving AI from the digital cloud into the physical world to drive robots and sensors that adapt to real-time, imperfect environments. The focus is now on reliability and robust engineering, transforming AI into a silent operational force that manages daily tasks while overcoming technical hurdles like energy efficiency and security

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China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) at Expo 2025 in Osaka showcased its integrated solution for future smart cities. This proposed urban development model centers on the deep integration of eight fundamental networks: energy, transportation, digital, water, ecology, industry, health, and culture. CEEC's presentation emphasizes the use of cutting-edge technologies to create cities that are livable, resilient, and intelligent, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions like compressed air energy storage and high-altitude wind power.

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When artificial intelligence definitively surpasses humanity's ultimate test of intellect, creativity, and wisdom, we will face our own species' greatest identity crisis, transitioning from the architects of intelligence to defining a new purpose in a world we no longer dominate. This moment will challenge every foundation of our society, forcing us to decide whether we become partners, guardians, or relics in the story of consciousness.

























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This talk traces the human story of artificial intelligence from Alan Turing's foundational question—"Can machines think?"—to the revolutionary Transformer architecture, explaining how cycles of hype, failure, and breakthrough led to today's generative AI. It connects philosophical ideas to technical leaps, showing that our current AI moment is the result of decades of insight, persistence, and creative problem-solving.

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