Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organization released the "2026 World Intellectual Property Report: Technology Flows" (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"), which studies and analyzes the current global trends in technology diffusion. The report points out that the speed of global technology diffusion has significantly accelerated, regional disparities are gradually narrowing, and international knowledge flows are becoming more frequent. However, the process of technology diffusion also faces challenges. The report reveals that the speed of technology diffusion is accelerating unprecedentedly by comparing historical data with the diffusion of modern digital technology. For example, it took decades for telegraph and automotive technology in the 19th century to become widespread globally, while modern digital technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) were used by users in almost all countries within a few days of their release, demonstrating the instant availability of global digital infrastructure. The report also demonstrated a significant improvement in the speed of technology knowledge dissemination through equivalent data such as patent citations and scientific paper citations. The significant reduction in the time interval between the first citation of patents indicates that the time gap between the discovery and application of new technologies is becoming smaller and smaller. The report emphasized that the improvement of the global digital infrastructure and the popularization of digital technologies such as the Internet and mobile communications have enabled new technologies to spread almost instantaneously around the world. However, despite rapid cross-border exchanges, the transition from scientific discovery to innovation still takes an average of about 10 years. However, despite the gap between developing countries and developed economies in the early stages of technology adoption, this gap is gradually narrowing. Especially in the field of digital technology, Asia, Africa and other regions have achieved leapfrog development through local innovation. The widespread adoption of mobile payment services, off grid energy solutions and other technologies has significantly improved the intensity of technology use in these regions. For example, through the popularization of smart phones and mobile Internet, Africa has achieved extensive coverage of financial services, greatly improving the accessibility and intensity of financial services. The report points out that the acceleration of international knowledge flow is one of the important factors driving the convergence of regional differences in technology diffusion. With the strengthening of global scientific research cooperation and the improvement of patent systems, the dissemination speed of technological knowledge on a global scale has significantly increased. The radiation effect of innovation centers is also significantly increasing. Developed economies, as global innovation centers, quickly spread their scientific research achievements and technological innovations to other regions through international knowledge flows. At the same time, the rise of emerging economies has intensified global innovation competition, promoting the wider dissemination and application of technological knowledge. Currently, the driving forces behind the diffusion of technology are becoming more diverse and interactive, jointly promoting the rapid dissemination and widespread application of technology. The report points out that firstly, the international knowledge flow is accelerating, and the cross referencing of patents and scientific literature is increasing, indicating a closer connection between scientific discoveries and technological applications. This cross referencing accelerates the dissemination of technical knowledge, enabling new technologies to move faster from the laboratory to the market. Second, the digital infrastructure has been constantly improved. With the popularization of Internet and mobile communication technology, the spread speed of new technologies has been significantly improved. Thirdly, the policy and institutional environment continue to be optimized, and intellectual property plays a balanced role in stimulating innovation and promoting technology diffusion, which can stimulate the innovation vitality of enterprises and promote the research and application of new technologies. The fourth is the change in market demand and consumer behavior. With the development of the global economy and the increase in consumer income levels, consumers' demand for products is becoming increasingly diversified. This diversified demand drives enterprises to continuously innovate technology and upgrade products to meet different market demands. The fifth is the continuous improvement of the innovation ecosystem, and the strengthening of industry university research cooperation is one of the important factors driving technology diffusion. Close cooperation between universities, research institutions, and enterprises helps accelerate the development and application of new technologies. Innovation incubators and accelerators play an important role in the process of technology diffusion, providing funding, venues, mentors, and other resources to support startups, helping them grow rapidly and reach the market. However, the diffusion of technology also brings risks and challenges. The report points out that factors such as intensified cybersecurity threats, increased difficulty in technological governance, and changes in the international competitive landscape deeply affect the sustainability and inclusiveness prospects of technology diffusion. The report particularly warns that geopolitical tensions may redefine the trajectory of technology diffusion, with intellectual property becoming a bargaining chip for market access and industry negotiations. For example, the diffusion of key areas such as clean technology no longer follows a simple technology cost logic, and tariffs and trade restrictions directly change the technology adoption curve. In the face of challenges, the report recommends that countries formulate prudent and coordinated policy actions. One is to enhance the ability to absorb technology, especially by strengthening education, training, knowledge network construction, and infrastructure investment; The second is to optimize policy and institutional frameworks, with a focus on strengthening intellectual property balance, standardization and interoperability, regulation and security, and other aspects; Thirdly, we need to strengthen international cooperation and knowledge exchange, promote cross-border technological collaboration, and address geopolitical impacts; The fourth is to strengthen the inclusiveness of the innovation ecosystem, including supporting small and medium-sized enterprises and startups, as well as building regional innovation clusters; The fifth is to strengthen data governance and network security, improve data flow rules, and enhance network security protection. (New Society)