The future of the smart economy: AI reshaping global production "AI is fundamentally different from the traditional machine," emphasized Sun Xuegong, Director-General of the Department of Policy Study and Consultation at the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, at the "CEO: Grow with China" roundtable. He highlighted that AI's capacity for autonomous perception, decision-making, and execution introduces an unlimited supply of highly skilled labor into the economy. Held in Tianjin on May 28, the dialogue gathered global business leaders to discuss the future of AI, smart industries, and advanced manufacturing.