In the rapidly evolving landscape of an intelligent society, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies, there is a critical need for innovative governance models to address the profound societal impacts these technologies bring. The initiative of Intelligent Society Governance seeks to explore a governance paradigm that is human-centered and adaptable to the rapid changes of the intelligence era. Nations around the world are responding to these challenges and opportunities by implementing pilot demonstrations and policy experiments in areas like AI. This press conference will primarily announce the release of the Research on Intelligent Society Development and Governance (2024). As a bridging work, this research systematically summarizes the research and practical efforts of the past five years, consolidates the latest findings from the research team in this field, and provides in-depth analysis of the frontier trends and challenges facing the development of smart society in the future. Key topics covered in the executive summary include: 1. Information Cocooning: Examining how technology exacerbates information isolation and societal fragmentation. 2. Social Polarization: Analyzing the impacts of intelligent technologies on social stratification and polarization. 3. Platform Governance: Assessing the roles and impacts of large tech platforms in public governance. 4. AI for Science: Demonstrating how AI is advancing scientific research and development. 5. Twining Digital and Green Transitions: Discussing the relationship between technological advancement and environmental sustainability. 6. Cyberspace Governance: Outlining strategies for maintaining order and security in digital spaces. 7. Labor Digitalization and Societal Changes: Analyzing how digitalization is fundamentally transforming labor markets and work structures. Additionally, the white paper introduces an innovative assessment index system designed to systematically evaluate the social impacts of intelligent technologies, particularly generative AI, across various sectors of society. The launch event for the white paper will invite governments, research institutions, enterprises, and social organizations to discuss their contributions to Intelligent Society Governance and promote knowledge sharing. This event aims to foster a global consensus and collaborative efforts to enhance the digital contributions to innovation, development, and sustainability. It serves not only as a platform for the exchange of governance knowledge but also as a commitment to developing a more humanistic intelligent society globally.
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