Innovative AI applications take center stage at Global Winners Summit in Dubai

Innovative applications of artificial intelligence (AI) have emerged as one of the most hotly debated topics at the World Winners Summit (WSL), which is being held in Dubai from Sunday to Tuesday.

On Sunday, WSL hosted two forums focused on AI science, addressing AI-driven scientific discovery and the integration of AI into real-world applications.

“The reason AI has become so important is because it has applications in other fields, such as agriculture, medicine, and biology,” said John Hopcroft, 1986 Turing Award winner. “But many scientists only focus on the science, and that’s not where the real value of AI lies.”

Participants also noted that while AI is rapidly increasing productivity and efficiency, it is also reshaping the structure of work.

Several scholars emphasized that while AI may be better at data processing and pattern recognition, it cannot replace human judgment in areas related to creativity, ethics, and emotional understanding.

The World Laureate Summit brings together more than 150 scientists and invited participants, including Nobel laureates, to exchange insights on addressing the challenges facing humanity and shaping the future of civilization.

The three-day summit, themed “Basic Science: A Scientific Consensus to Address Humanity’s Challenges,” will be held in conjunction with the 2026 World Government Summit and will highlight the vital role of basic scientific research in shaping global policies, economic systems, and technological innovation.

Innovative AI applications take center stage at Global Winners Summit in Dubai

A group of Japanese people gathered in front of the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo on Monday to voice their opposition to the government’s sharp increase in defense spending and continued push to build a new US military base in Henoko, Okinawa Prefecture.

Participants from various regions and age groups expressed strong dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s current security policy and the heavy base burden imposed on Okinawa.

A participant said, “I believe that as long as we continue to build bases, it will lead to war. We do not want to burden Okinawa any further.”

Another participant said, “I am extremely ashamed that Japan is involved in exporting military weapons, and I think it is causing fear to people all over the world.I strongly oppose arms exports and the Takaichi administration’s attempts to promote war.”

In a Diet session on November 7, 2025, Takaichi stated that mainland China’s “use of force against Taiwan” could constitute an “existential crisis” for Japan, and hinted at the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

Demonstrators also expressed concern about changes in security policy since Takaichi took office in October 2025, and believe related statements and policies by the current administration are leading Japanese society as a whole in a more dangerous direction.

Another participant said, “Ever since Mr. Takaichi came to power and made statements regarding China-related issues, especially the Taiwan issue, that hinted at the relationship between China’s Taiwan region and Japan, I think Japan has found itself in a very dangerous situation.Meanwhile, defense spending has also increased.”

Another participant said, “In particular, I believe that Mr. Takaichi’s remarks about an “existence crisis” at the House of Representatives Budget Committee on November 7 last year are tantamount to an act of aggression against China.Japan’s intervention in the Taiwan issue is completely external interference and should never occur.It is an act of war.”

Another protester said: “We are very worried. We want more dialogue and alternative approaches. There seems to be no cap on the defense budget. Rather than escalating tensions, we should consider more peaceful options.”