World Insight with Tian Wei

Brain-machine interfaces look to directly link neural technologies with the human brain, but how far should we go in merging the two? Miguel Nicolelis, a pioneer of brain-machine interfaces, has become an active voice challenging the hype surrounding the technology. He advocates the importance of having the Global South and those from developing countries benefit from all the latest technologies, be it AI or brain-machine interfaces. He argues strongly that medical innovation must always prioritize patient safety.

Beijing has hosted the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. At the session, General Secretary Xi Jinping of the CPC Central Committee delivered a work report on behalf of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. He also talked about a draft decision of the CPC Central Committee, which sets out strategic plans for strengthening full and rigorous Party self-governance. Experts share their views on these issues and more.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. However, the technologies behind it, including computing power, mathematical algorithms, and high-performance computing, are just part of the picture. A Turing Award winner shares his views on AI, computing power, and the future of tech leadership.

From large-scale online scams to calls made using AI-generated voices, cross-border fraud is becoming increasingly sophisticated as criminal networks exploit new technologies. No individual or country can tackle these problems alone. Meanwhile, new technologies can also strengthen law enforcement's capabilities in combating these crimes. A senior official from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime explains these issues and more.

In a world increasingly divided by geopolitical tensions and conflicts, can multilateralism still work? The answer depends largely on whether the United Nations can function at its best. The UN is now undertaking a system-wide reform plan launched by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to modernize its structures, reduce duplication, and adapt to shrinking resources.