During the summit, Smoot, along with writer Chu Yin and educator Liu Qiang, discussed the impact of AI technology on educational equity and the future roles of humanity.

Smoot believes that in the era of AI, education should focus on cultivating students' innovative abilities and global perspectives. Through international academic activities and exchange programs, a solid foundation can be laid for the younger generation to succeed on the global stage. Universities should nurture talents with high technical skills and ethical standards to meet future changes and challenges.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a congratulatory letter to the summit, highly praising the U8 World Innovation Summit for its outstanding contributions to promoting global youth exchange and cooperation.