EXPLORING THE FUTURE 
OF STORYTELLING WITH AI

In his written address, Shen Haixiong stated that, guided by President Xi Jinping's important speech on artificial intelligence, China Media Group has dedicated itself to producing a slew of pioneering AI products in China, including "Chinese Mythology," "Poetry of the Ages," "AI Festival," and "Winning with AI+." The group has also launched innovative events such as the CMG World Robot Competition, the Nanny Robot Conference, and the World Humanoid Robot Games, opening new horizons for literary and artistic creation and cultural heritage with new productivity. The global call for AI film and television submissions is aimed at exploring the emotional resonance between humans and AI beyond code, and envisioning a beautiful vision of a mutually beneficial relationship between humans and AI. This represents an innovative practice in AI-enabled film and television creation.​We hope that young people around the world will use film and television as a medium and AI as a tool to become the "Ma Liang with the Magic Brush" in Chinese mythology, and use their imagination and creativity to depict a future world empowered by technology, culturally diverse, and harmoniously coexisting. ​This is an exchange and mutual learning event where AI empowers dialogue among civilizations. We look forward to the collision of AI films and television from diverse global perspectives, allowing the flow of light and shadow to become a bridge for friendship and a messenger for dialogue among civilizations. This is a collaborative effort where AI connects global partners. As a responsible, world-class, new mainstream media outlet, CGTN is committed to using film and television as a link and AI as a bridge to work with friends around the world to advance the development and governance of artificial intelligence, combat its misuse and abuse, bridge the intelligence divide, and lead AI to a "people-centered, intelligent-for-good" future.

In his video address, Xie Feng stated that when film and television meet artificial intelligence, dazzling sparks are igniting, ushering in boundless new possibilities. We must adapt to this trend and seize the new opportunities presented by the transformation of film and television. In 2023, President Xi Jinping proposed the "Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence Governance," charting a course and providing direction for global AI governance. Recently, Premier Li Qiang, on behalf of the Chinese government, proposed the establishment of a World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to help bridge the intelligence divide, unlock the benefits of intelligence, and ensure that intelligence is used for good. As major powers in both artificial intelligence and film and television creation, China and the United States should work together in this historical process of mutual integration and promotion, strengthening corporate talent exchange, jointly conducting technological research, and fostering more groundbreaking scientific, technological, and artistic achievements.​This call for entries, themed "A Brighter Future for Humanity," reflects the shared desire to jointly discuss, build, and share AI, moving toward a brighter intelligent future. We hope that the powerful combination of AI and film and television creation will become a new engine of economic growth, sing the main themes of truth, goodness, and beauty, and draw the largest possible circle of unity among nations.

In her video address, Yang Yanzi stated that artificial intelligence is a thought-provoking topic in today's world. AI can open the door to a new world and amplify people's voices. While safeguarding humanity's irreplaceable creativity, we should view technology as a powerful partner in telling human stories. She wished the global call for AI film and television works, co-hosted by China Central Television and the New York Film Academy, a complete success.

Sonny Calderón stated that every technological innovation reshapes the art of storytelling. The New York Film Academy has always believed that AI isn't a replacement, but a collaborator. It can help artists expand their thinking and dare to explore previously unimaginable creative possibilities. This film and television competition is so significant, inviting young creators to experiment with AI tools not for the sake of novelty but to serve the human imagination.

Huang Hongjiang stated that film and television serve as a bridge connecting people's hearts, transcending borders and languages ​​to connect audiences worldwide, including those in China and the United States. China is a key market for the American film and television industry, and cooperation between the two countries in film and television creation is mutually beneficial. The application of AI will provide more opportunities for collaboration and inspire the film and television communities of both countries to create more outstanding works that resonate with the people of both countries. The Chinese and American film and television communities can use this event as an opportunity to continue promoting cooperation in AI-based film and television creation, making positive contributions to promoting mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese and American peoples and fostering mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, including trade, economy, and culture.