On December 8, 2024, Jack Ma delivered an inspiring speech at the 20th anniversary celebration of Ant Group, reflecting on the opportunities of the internet era and looking ahead to the tremendous changes brought by the AI era. Jack Ma stated that 20 years ago, when the internet was just emerging, he and his peers were very fortunate to seize this historic opportunity. However, he believes that in the next 20 years, the arrival of the AI era will bring unprecedented transformations, even beyond everyone's imagination.
Jack Ma emphasized that AI will usher in a greater era that will change everything, but he also pointed out that AI will not determine everything. While technology is crucial for future development, Jack Ma believes that what truly decides the future is the creative efforts that humanity makes today in preparation for the upcoming AI era, especially those innovations that have real value and are distinct from the rest.
