The great AI debate: How far should we go? | Roman V. Yampolskiy & Wang Jian

What you'll learn

• Roman Yampolskiy and Wang Jian present opposing viewpoints on the pace of AI development, contrasting rapid advancement with safety-conscious approaches to AGI.
• The debate centers on core questions about AGI development, including the balance between innovation and safety of advanced AI systems.
• Both experts discuss long-term implications and governance of increasingly powerful intelligent systems.
• The discussion covers themes including AI security, scale, and the future direction of AI technology in society.
• The conversation takes place within the context of global policy-making around frontier AI research.

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How far should humanity go in developing increasingly powerful artificial intelligence? In this debate, Roman V. Yampolskiy, Faculty member in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Louisville, and Wang Jian, Founder of Alibaba Cloud and Director of Zhejiang Lab, take opposing sides on one of the defining questions of the AI era: should we continue rapidly advancing towards AGI and increasingly powerful AI systems, or should safety concerns lead us to slow down and reconsider the path ahead? Moderated by Stephanie Busari, Emmy, Gracie and Peabody Award-winning journalist, the conversation explores the opportunities and risks surrounding advanced AI, including AI safety and security, innovation, scale, progress, and the long-term future of intelligent systems. Recorded live at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. _____________________________________________________________________ AI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with over 50 UN partners and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. Join the Neural Network! 👉https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/ The AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. Designed to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to solve global challenges using AI. 🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos! https://www.youtube.com/c/AIforGood/videos 📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5 🗞Check out the latest AI for Good news: https://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/ 📱Explore the AI for Good blog: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/ 🌎 Connect on our social media: Website: https://aiforgood.itu.int/ X: https://twitter.com/AIforGood LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.