On October 20th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference at which Tao Qing, spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and director of the Operation Monitoring and Coordination Bureau, stated that the scale of China's artificial intelligence core industry is constantly growing, with over 4400 enterprises. Innovative achievements such as smart chips, development frameworks, and universal large models are constantly emerging. The coordinated development of cloud computing, intelligent computing, supercomputing and other major projects has led to the second largest scale of computing power in the world, and the acceleration of major projects such as East Digital and West Computing. The deep integration of artificial intelligence and manufacturing has effectively promoted the digital, intelligent, and green transformation of the real economy. Currently, nearly 10000 digital workshops and intelligent factories have been built.

Currently, the global new generation of artificial intelligence technology is rapidly developing and playing an important role in more and more fields. Tao Qing stated that in the next step, we will adhere to highlighting key areas, vigorously promote the digital transformation of the manufacturing industry, and promote the innovative application of artificial intelligence. Mainly focus on the following four aspects.

One is to strengthen the foundation of artificial intelligence technology. Through major scientific and technological innovation projects, we will focus on promoting fundamental and original technological breakthroughs in large model algorithms, frameworks, and other fields, improving the computing power level of intelligent chips, unleashing data value, and strengthening the research and development of "root" technologies.

The second is to promote the intelligent upgrading of key industries. Accelerate the intelligence of the entire manufacturing process. Deepen the integration and application of artificial intelligence technology in the entire manufacturing process, and significantly improve the level of intelligence in research and development, pilot production, production, service, management, and other links. Promote the pilot demonstration of artificial intelligence, expand characteristic application scenarios, accelerate the "intelligent transformation and digital transformation", form real productivity, and improve the quality and efficiency of manufacturing development.

The third is to promote the development of intelligent products and equipment. Utilize the strong cognitive, interactive, and generative characteristics of large models, promote the upgrading and iteration of high-end equipment, key software, and intelligent terminals, and enhance the intelligence level of key products and equipment.

The fourth is to strengthen the construction of supporting service systems. Accelerate the cultivation of a group of industry leading enterprises and specialized and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, and form a group of ecological innovation consortia. Deepen international exchanges and cooperation in technology research and development, standard development, ethical governance, and talent cultivation, and collaborate to create a good artificial intelligence industry ecosystem.