HONOR's Ambitious Vision for an Open AI Ecosystem at MWC 2026
HONOR's Open AI Ecosystem Strategy Unveiled at MWC 2026
On March 2, 2026, at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, global tech company HONOR introduced an ambitious vision for its open AI ecosystem with the announcement of the HONOR AI Connect platform. Fang Fei, the President of Products at HONOR, highlighted the company's commitment to seamlessly integrate over 20,000 AI services by the end of 2026. This strategy marks a significant transformation for HONOR, transitioning from a smartphone manufacturer to a leader in AI-driven ecosystems.
During the panel discussion titled ConnectAI, Fei was joined by Philippe Lucas, Executive Vice President of Orange Innovation, to delve into the emerging convergence of AI, devices, and connectivity. Their dialogue centered on breaking down barriers and fostering partnerships, with HONOR emphasizing its collaborative goals alongside Orange in exploring new hardware categories, including education, smart home devices, audio products, and even toys.
Fei made a compelling analogy, likening the evolution of the AI landscape to the Cambrian explosion, signifying an impending surge of innovative intelligent devices akin to the burst of life forms seen millions of years ago on Earth. This rapid diversification of AI technologies promises to evolve traditional user interactions, taking them beyond simple connectivity into realms of proactive engagement with devices.
Honoring this vision, Fei declared that **