At the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum, Homayoon Kazeroon, director of the Berkeley Robotics and Human Engineering Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, shared his perspective on AI’s impact to China News Network. While acknowledging the disruptions AI may bring to traditional industries, he drew a parallel to how painting and live music remained relevant despite the advent of cameras and music players. Overall, he expressed optimism about AI’s potential.