Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: There are over 4500 AI companies in China

On April 18th, Tao Qing, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and director of the Operations Monitoring and Coordination Bureau, announced at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office that the number of artificial intelligence enterprises in China has exceeded 4500.

Tao Qing stated that in recent years, China has made positive progress in the development of artificial intelligence, with the number of enterprises exceeding 4500. Innovative achievements such as intelligent chips and general models have accelerated, and intelligent infrastructure has been continuously strengthened. The construction of digital workshops and intelligent factories has been accelerated, laying a good foundation for empowering new industrialization with artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is a strategic technology that leads a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and is an important driving force for new industrialization.

Tao Qing stated that in the next step, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will implement the requirements of the National Conference on the Promotion of New Industrialization and the Government Work Report, fully leverage the advantages of China's complete industrial system, large industrial scale, and rich application scenarios, take deep integration of artificial intelligence and manufacturing as the main line, intelligent manufacturing as the main direction, and scenario applications as the driving force, promote the intelligent transformation of manufacturing industry, empower the industrial manufacturing system at a high level, and provide new momentum for high-quality development.

One is to accelerate breakthroughs in key technologies of artificial intelligence and solidify the foundation of application empowerment. Accelerate breakthroughs in fundamental core technologies and products such as intelligent chips, large model algorithms, and frameworks, focusing on underlying technologies such as algorithms and computing power. Accelerate the deployment of intelligent IoT terminals and industrial clouds, enhance the operational management capabilities of computing power supply for the manufacturing industry, guide ecological enterprises to accelerate the creation of universal large models with global competitiveness, cultivate industry large models for manufacturing scenarios, build high-level industrial databases, and stimulate the value of industrial data elements.

The second is to accelerate the intelligent upgrading of key links, key industries, and key products in the manufacturing industry. Deepen the integration and application of artificial intelligence technology in the entire manufacturing process, significantly improving the intelligence level of research and development, pilot testing, production, service, management and other links. Targeting key industries that have a significant impact on the national economy, strong driving force, and good digital foundation, we will launch a special action to empower new industrialization with artificial intelligence. We will strengthen supply and demand matching, promote standards, and promote applications, accelerate the intelligent upgrading of key industries, and enhance the intelligence level of key products and equipment such as high-end equipment, key software, and intelligent terminals.

The third is to improve and perfect the supporting system, cultivate and strengthen the industrial ecology. Strengthen the guidance of standards, establish and improve a new industrial standard system empowered by artificial intelligence, optimize the layout of manufacturing innovation centers, public service platforms for industrial technology foundations, and key laboratories in the field of artificial intelligence, enhance collaborative innovation in the industrial chain, strengthen the construction of an open source ecosystem for artificial intelligence, and improve mechanisms for cultivating artificial intelligence talents, ensuring safety, and international cooperation。