On July 26, 2025, Geoffrey Hinton, affectionately known as the "Godfather of AI," made his debut speech in China at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, delivering the keynote address. During his presentation, Hinton delved into the parallels and distinctions between humans and large language models, highlighted the potential perils posed by superintelligence, and advocated for the formation of a global research institute dedicated to AI safety. Following Hinton's address, Yan Junjie, the founder of MiniMax, took the stage to present on the theme "AI for Everyone." The opening day of the event also featured a roundtable discussion among esteemed experts, focusing on the governance and security challenges of AI.