Baidu's li yanhong and lenovo's yang yuanqing discuss the limits of AI in business leadership

During the Baidu World Conference 2026 on November 12, Baidu founder Li Yanhong engaged in a discussion with Lenovo Group Chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing. Li Yanhong questioned Yang Yuanqing about his recent travel frequency, stating that artificial intelligence still cannot replace the necessity of a CEO traveling for business. Yang Yuanqing confirmed that his recent travel has been extensive, noting his return from Europe and the Americas, emphasizing that human emotional connections remain crucial. He highlighted that Lenovo is entering its fifth decade in 2024, marking its fifth entrepreneurial phase, which is fundamentally centered on the AI era. Furthermore, Yang Yuanqing disclosed that Lenovo is implementing AI-driven transformations across all its operations. This technological shift is expected to revitalize Lenovo's three core business segments: intelligent terminals, intelligent infrastructure, and intelligent solutions and services.