9th World AI Conference Spotlights Automotive Intelligence: Mapless L4 Autonomous Driving and Smart Upgrades for ICE Vehicles Take Center Stage

On July 17, the 9th World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) opened at the Shanghai Expo Center. The event brought together leading domestic and international large-model companies, AI application developers, hardware manufacturers, and robotics firms to showcase the latest advancements of artificial intelligence in the automotive industry. Key highlights included the mass production readiness of L4-level autonomous driving technology that operates without reliance on high-definition maps, as well as solutions enabling conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to undergo intelligent upgrades for enhanced functionality.