对话张亚勤:AI不是泡沫,但AI公司有泡沫

Interview with Zhang Yaqin: AI is not a bubble, but AI companies are

🇨🇳 36Kr·Jun 26, 20264:52 AM EDT·ZH·5 min read
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Academician Zhang Yaqin compares the current AI landscape to the 1998-1999 internet era, emphasizing a massive investment in infrastructure like power and compute. He argues that while AI as a technology is not a bubble, many early-stage companies are. For the next phase, he identifies 'Physical AI'—including world models and agents—as the critical path toward achieving 100x efficiency gains by 2026.

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Understanding the macro cycles of AI helps designers distinguish between fleeting tool hype and foundational shifts in how software interacts with the physical world. Zhang's focus on 'Physical AI' and world models suggests a future where design extends beyond screens into autonomous systems and embodied agents.

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