Report Overview
"Intelligent World 2035: Building a Fully Connected, Intelligent World" is a forward-looking report published by Huawei that explores how artificial intelligence and digital technologies will transform society, industries, and daily life over the next decade. The report provides comprehensive insights into the technological trends, infrastructure requirements, and societal impacts of the AI revolution.
Key Insight: The integration of AI with physical systems represents the next major technological shift, requiring fundamental changes in computing architectures, network infrastructure, and human-machine interaction. By 2035, AI will be deeply embedded in every aspect of our lives, from healthcare and education to transportation and manufacturing.
Key Data Points
Key Insights Summary
Physical World Integration is Key to AGI
The path to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) requires moving beyond virtual environments to integrate with the physical world. This involves developing AI systems that can perceive, understand, and interact with real-world environments through embodied intelligence.
From Tools to Decision Partners
AI agents will evolve from simple execution tools to collaborative decision-making partners. By 2035, AI will transition from assisting humans to autonomously managing complex tasks across industries.
Human-Machine Collaborative Programming
Software development will transform through human-AI collaboration, with AI handling routine coding tasks while humans focus on system architecture and creative design. This will reshape the entire software engineering lifecycle.
Breakthrough Computing Architectures
Traditional von Neumann architectures will be replaced by new computing paradigms to meet the 10,000x increase in computational demands. This includes neuromorphic computing, quantum computing, and photonic computing.
Intelligent Agent Internet
The internet will evolve from connecting people to connecting intelligent agents. By 2035, 90 billion people will be supported by 900 billion intelligent agents, requiring a 100x increase in network capacity.
Token-Managed Energy Networks
AI will become the "nervous system" of energy networks, with token-based management enabling precise control of energy production, distribution, and consumption. Renewable energy will surpass 50% of total generation by 2035.
Content Overview
Document Contents
Introduction
The Intelligent World 2035 report presents a comprehensive vision of how artificial intelligence will reshape our world over the next decade. Drawing on insights from leading experts and extensive research, the report explores the convergence of digital and physical worlds through advancements in computing, networking, and AI technologies.
As Joseph Sifakis, Turing Award winner, notes in the foreword: "AI technology has developed rapidly since the beginning of this century, marking a new era of technological revolution and an important turning point in human history—the creation and application of knowledge is no longer exclusively a human privilege."
Ten Technological Trends
The report identifies ten key technological trends that will define the intelligent world of 2035:
- Physical World Integration: The path to AGI requires moving beyond virtual environments to interact with the physical world.
- AI Agents as Decision Partners: Evolution from tools to collaborative partners in complex decision-making.
- Human-Machine Collaborative Programming: Transformation of software development through AI assistance.
- Immersive Interaction in Mirror Worlds: New interfaces enabling seamless digital-physical experiences.
- Multi-Agent Collaboration Ecosystem: Transition from app-centric to agent-centric digital ecosystems.
- Embodied Intelligence Breakthrough: AI systems with physical presence and interaction capabilities.
- Post-von Neumann Computing Architectures: New paradigms to meet exponential computational demands.
- Data as Intelligence: Storage paradigm shift from data retention to knowledge preservation.
- Intelligent Agent Internet: Network evolution to support trillion-level agent connections.
- Token-Managed Energy Networks: AI as the nervous system for sustainable energy management.
Industry Transformation
The report details how AI will transform key industries by 2035:
Healthcare
AI will enable proactive health management, with systems capable of predicting and preventing over 80% of chronic diseases. Healthcare will shift from treatment-focused to prevention-oriented, with personalized medicine becoming standard.
Education
Human-machine collaborative teaching will personalize education for every student. AI tutors will provide 24/7 support, while teachers focus on higher-value mentorship and guidance.
Manufacturing
"Design as manufacturing" will become reality, with AI-driven systems enabling rapid product iteration and highly flexible production. Industrial AI will increase productivity by 60% while reducing defects to below 0.05%.
Transportation
L4+ autonomous vehicles will become mainstream, transforming vehicles into "third spaces" for work, entertainment, and relaxation. Mobility-as-a-Service platforms will optimize urban transportation networks.
Energy
Renewable energy will dominate power generation, with AI managing complex energy networks through token-based systems. Data centers will evolve into "energy routers" that dynamically balance computing and power needs.
AI for Sustainable Development
The report emphasizes the critical role of AI in addressing global sustainability challenges:
By 2035, AI technologies will be essential for managing resource constraints, climate change, and environmental protection. Intelligent systems will optimize energy consumption, reduce waste, and enable circular economies across industries.
The integration of AI with renewable energy systems, smart grids, and sustainable agriculture will create more resilient and efficient resource management systems. Token-based energy management will enable precise control of every joule of energy, maximizing efficiency while minimizing environmental impact.
Conclusion
The Intelligent World 2035 vision represents a fundamental shift in how technology integrates with human society. As the report concludes, "The future is not an endpoint that passively arrives, but an engineering project jointly shaped by humans and machines."
Realizing this vision requires balancing innovation with ethics, ensuring that AI development remains human-centered and beneficial to society. The report calls for global collaboration to establish standards, frameworks, and governance models that will guide the responsible development of AI technologies.
By 2035, AI will have transformed from a specialized tool to a pervasive infrastructure that underpins every aspect of our lives, creating new opportunities for human flourishing while addressing pressing global challenges.
Note: The above is only a summary of the report content. The complete document contains extensive analysis, detailed forecasts, and comprehensive exploration of each technological trend. We recommend downloading the full PDF for in-depth reading.