AI Offers Solution for the Media Industry Despite Risks, Says Founder of NextFin.AI at NEX-T Summit

Roberts emphasized that trust cannot be rebuilt without transparency and shared standards. "Media companies need to come together to set clear industry guidelines on AI use," he said. "And we must be open with audiences — tell them exactly where and how AI is being used, and ensure that human journalists are still in the loop for fact-checking and oversight."

California Treasurer Fiona Ma Stresses Inclusive Innovation at NEX-T Summit

National ACE CEO Says NEX-T Summit Helps Redefine Next Chapter of Globalization

Tong highlighted how artificial intelligence, new technologies, and shifting international dynamics are reshaping the way people live, work, and interact.

Silicon Valley’s Secret to Innovation is Transfer of People: Says Former Stanford President

The Real Measure of AI's Power Lies in Not Automation, but Augmentation, Say Industry Experts

He pointed to a simple insight: "Whenever software has an ‘export data' button, that's where business opportunity lies." When a SaaS tool can't fully handle a task and users resort to Excel, it signals a gap AI can fill. "AI agents should integrate with SaaS, not destroy it. Together, they can evolve into something entirely new," Wu said.

A Company Not Using AI in Finance Is the Slow Deer, Says Former SEC Chair

Unlike previous bubbles — like the railroad boom in the 19th century or the 2008 housing crisis — this AI wave isn't propelled by debt, which is an important distinction, said Gensler.

Globalization Not an Option But a Must for Today's Entrepreneurs, Say Industry Veterans at NEX-T Summit

Tristan Dai, who has operated businesses across China and the U.S. for more than a decade, offered a ground-level view of rising tensions. His company, Notiom Robotics, spans industries from virtual production to humanoid robotics — fields now deeply intertwined with geopolitics and AI regulation.

AI Could Reduce Wars and Diseases in the Future, Argue Next-Gen AI Users at NEX-T Summit

"Philosophy is about finding meaning in life," Tom Yuan, a Stanford University computer science junior, said, concluding the discussion on a reflective note. "AI might help us live longer, maybe even forever. But what's the point if we forget how to live meaningfully?"

Self-Leadership Is the Foundation for Broader Impact, Says TCCI Co-founder

"In New York City, if I said I want to change the word, people laugh at me. If in Silicon Valley, if you don't say you want to change the word, people laugh at you, so I think this is the uniqueness of Silicon Valley," Lu Zhang, the founding partner of Fusion Fund shared.

Access to Cutting-Edge Models and the Democratization of Innovation Mean Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in AI Era, Say Startup Executives

Swider also pointed out the importance of democratizing data. By enabling broader access to data while maintaining user control, entrepreneurs can create applications that solve meaningful problems without replicating past mistakes of misapplied technology. His view underscores that AI is not simply a technology to be deployed, but a tool that requires careful contextual application aligned with business objectives.