Li Xuelong said that AI cannot replace human scientific research.

Today, the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and the High-Level Meeting on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence kicked off in Shanghai. Li Xuelong, director of the China Telecom Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, stated, "The autonomous discovery of AI cannot replace human scientific research. What is AI good at? Uncovering patterns in data, expanding dimensions of innovation. However, humans have critical thinking, innovative judgment, and the ability to lead with values, which are indispensable in scientific research. Let AI become a super partner for humans to explore the unknown and break through technological boundaries."