Dear esteemed scientists and partners of the CORE Academy,
As we celebrate the New Year, on behalf of the CORE Academy Council, I would like to extend our sincerest festival greetings and best wishes for the new year to all scientists and scholars, as well as to our global partners who have collaborated closely with us!
Over the past year, the world has experienced numerous turbulences and challenges, with wars raging and innocent people suffering. However, in these difficult times, as a community of scientists and scholars, the CORE Academy has always adhered to our original aspiration and mission, committed to the progress of world civilization, transcending academic disciplines, races, national borders, and religions, to pursue world peace and the continuation of human civilization jointly.
In 2024, the CORE Academy achieved remarkable accomplishments. We elected 38 new fellows, and we visited various national academies of sciences and international organizations, strengthening international academic exchanges and cooperation. Meanwhile, the emergence of LLM models such as ChatGPT has marked a new watershed in the progress of human civilization and has become the loudest voice in technological development. This has made us realize more deeply that the power of science is infinite; it can change the world and drive the progress of human society.
Looking ahead to 2025, we will continue to uphold the spirit of openness, inclusivity, and cooperation, strengthening the cross-integration of natural sciences and humanities, and promoting the development of interdisciplinary research.
We need to consider the profound impact of AI on the world's future, including its influence on natural sciences, humanities, applied sciences, and engineering. To this end, the CORE Academy has decided to establish a brand-new CORE Scientific Center for Artificial Intelligence, aiming to gather top AI researchers from around the globe, including natural scientists and humanities scholars, to jointly explore the cutting-edge technologies and applications of AI and promote the integration and development of AI within various disciplinary fields.
In the development plan of the AI faculty, we will pay special attention to the research and development of material science. As the foundation of natural science, material science plays a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and progress. We will leverage AI's powerful computing and data analysis capabilities to accelerate the research process of material science and explore new materials, new physical phenomena, and new chemical reactions, bringing more convenience and progress to human production and life. At the same time, we will also focus on the impact of AI on life sciences, especially AI's potential intervention and changes to life itself. We will loop commit to promoting the integrated development of AI and life sciences while respecting life and ensuring safety.
Amidst the increasing global challenges, we need to unite more closely and respond collaboratively. Global issues such as climate change, resource shortages, and cultural conflicts urgently need to be addressed. The CORE Academy is willing to work with all scientists and partners, upholding the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, to contribute our wisdom and strength. Through scientific research cooperation, technological innovation, and humanities exchanges, we will jointly seek solutions and strive to build a better and more sustainable future.
We look forward to a world where humans, machines, and humanoid robots coexist harmoniously, a future filled with wisdom, peace, and prosperity. Let us join hands and make greater contributions to human progress and development and to the sustainable future of the Earth.
Wishing everyone a happy new year and looking forward to your contributions to our future development!
On behalf of the Executive Board (Council)
Doctor Li Lei, Member of the Board
December 31, 2024