At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Qihoo 360 founder Zhou Hongyi, representing the security industry, emphasized that as artificial intelligence progresses from large language models to autonomous agents, AI is evolving beyond a mere question-answering tool into a new type of entity capable of executing tasks independently. He stated that the opportunities presented are unprecedented, yet the corresponding security challenges are also escalating.
Zhou stressed that the development of artificial intelligence must steadfastly adhere to a direction that is safe, trustworthy, reliable, and controllable. The crucial global challenge of how to harness AI for the greater benefit of humanity while simultaneously preventing its misuse and the risks of it becoming uncontrollable is now a paramount focus worldwide.
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