discussion keeps the world turning.
This is Roundtable.
Not long ago, AI was mainly a chatbot that answered questions or generated images.
Today, it can manage tasks and assist doctors, clone voices, power robots, and even help make scientific discoveries.
At this year's World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai,
the biggest conversation wasn't just about how far AI has come,
but how society can make sure it develops safely and responsibly.
You're exhausted, and you're desperate for some sleep.
Then someone wakes you up before sunrise.
Is that bad service or exactly what should happen?
Today we'll talk about a debate that's divided patients, doctors,
and just about everyone who's ever had to stay in a hospital.
We're live from our studios here in Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm Steve Hatherly.
Thank you so much for being with us today.
And for the show, I'm with Yishan and Xinyu.
First up...
Imagine asking your phone to plan your vacation, having a robot fill your prescription
or listening to a podcast where some of the speakers aren't human at all.