Huawei has released two global reports, "Intelligent World 2035: From Vision to Reality" and "Global Digital Transformation and Intelligence Index 2026," highlighting the future of artificial intelligence. The reports were launched during an online event under the theme "Act Today for a Better Tomorrow." According to David Wang, Huawei's Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman, the key driver of this transformation is Agentic AI, which enables intelligent agents to interact with their environment, think, and make decisions independently in real-time.
The reports predict a significant shift from an application-centric world to an agent-centric one, where intelligent agents will drive a massive increase in data consumption. Huawei expects the global data token consumption to grow by 100,000 times by 2035, with agent data movement accounting for over 90% of total data movement. This will put immense pressure on computing, networking, and cloud infrastructure. The reports identify 10 key trends that will shape the world by 2035, including the development of general intelligence, expanded computing capabilities, and new memory technologies.
One of the key trends highlighted in the reports is the development of general intelligence, which combines linguistic, sensory, and scientific intelligence. Another trend is the expansion of computing capabilities, with a predicted 100-fold increase in computing power and a 1,000-fold reduction in the cost of agent tasks through SuperPoD systems. The reports also emphasize the importance of new memory technologies, such as those that can accurately capture causal relationships, to convert data into knowledge.
The reports also focus on the importance of intelligent communications, which will be centered around the user experience, integrating artificial intelligence directly into networks. Additionally, the reports highlight the need for a new operating system for agents, which will be based on the equation (coordination × execution × memory × communication). The reports also predict the development of adaptive device intelligence, autonomous driving, and new energy and heat management technologies.
According to the Global Digital Transformation and Intelligence Index 2026, which was developed in collaboration with Tsinghua University, artificial intelligence is expected to generate a cumulative economic value of over $27 trillion over the next five years. The report also predicts that investment in digital and intelligent infrastructure will grow by 19.14% annually, exceeding $4 trillion by 2030. The report evaluated 90 countries and classified them into three stages: builders, adopters, and pioneers.
The reports emphasize that the new factors of production are data, skills, and smart technologies. Huawei's David Wang concluded that while visions can be drawn with words, they are measured by actions. He added that Huawei is committed to working with its partners to turn every step today into tangible progress towards the Intelligent World 2035.
The launch of these reports highlights Huawei's commitment to shaping the future of artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies. As the world moves towards 2035, it is clear that intelligent agents will play a critical role in driving growth, innovation, and transformation across industries. With its focus on developing intelligent technologies, Huawei is well-positioned to play a key role in shaping the future of the intelligent world.
Key points
- Huawei predicts a 100,000-fold increase in data consumption by 2035.
- Artificial intelligence is expected to generate a cumulative economic value of over $27 trillion over the next five years.
- Investment in digital and intelligent infrastructure will grow by 19.14% annually, exceeding $4 trillion by 2030.
