Yu Xiangrong, Chief Economist for Greater China at Citigroup, stated that we must embrace AI and the new economy, but also avoid the Turing trap.
He explained that the so-called Turing trap refers to humanity's tendency to create machines that are sufficiently intelligent to be indistinguishable from humans. However, this creates a paradox: if a machine is smart enough to be indistinguishable from a human, it can replace humans, which could lead to a cliff-like drop in human value.
He pointed out that there are two types of technological progress: one that replaces humans, and another that enhances human value and efficiency. The "15th Five-Year Plan" makes it very clear that the primary goal for the future is to promote well-rounded human development. Therefore, in the realm of science and technology policy, this principle should serve as the guiding spirit.