Reliable rules for AI systems will be just as important as technical progress. The future of embodied AI will hinge less on how fast technology evolves, and more on building reliable permission frameworks for machines. Global industrial competition will ultimately be a test of combined technological strength, trust architecture, and governance capacity, according to Peter Sachsenmeier, Oxford professor and academician at the German National Academy for Science and Engineering.

　　The "Wings of Digital" Innovation Night takes place in Wuzhen, Jiaxing city, East China's Zhejiang province, on Nov 2, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

　　An industry report on the OPC model was released during the event. The event also featured two panel sessions, examining barriers for cross-border AI ventures and the day-to-day realities of independent AI founders.