Lu Weibing uses Xiaomi Mimo to write Gaokao essay, shows AI writing skills

China's 2026 national college entrance exam started today, with the Chinese essay topic drawing wide attention. Xiaomi president Lu Weibing used Xiaomi's Mimo AI model to write a Beijing exam essay titled 'Making Plans and Putting in Effort,' referencing ancient scholar Cheng Duanli and scientist Qian Xuesen to discuss the balance between planning and hard work.

Lu's essay argues that planning shows the way, while effort is what gets things done. He cites stories like Wang Xizhi practicing calligraphy and Da Vinci drawing eggs to show that excellence comes from repetition and persistence, not just from making plans. He ends by urging young people in the AI era to 'see the path and keep walking.'

When asked about his own experience getting into Tsinghua, Lu joked that he didn't do well on the Chinese exam. This event highlights the potential of Xiaomi's Mimo AI in creative writing and sparks discussion on the line between AI-generated and human thought.