Helps to promote AI Plus industrial upgrades

Editor's NotesChina has issued guidelines for the implementation of the AI ​​Plus initiative, marking the beginning of a new phase in the country's artificial intelligence development as a central driver of empowerment. What does AI Plus mean, and how can the public and businesses benefit from this initiative? Chen Jingjing, a senior engineer at China Internet Network Information Center, spoke with China.org.cn about these issues. Below is an excerpt from the interview. Opinions do not necessarily represent Chinese views every day.

Artificial Intelligence Plus refers to the broad and deep integration of AI with various economic and social industries and sectors. In the future, AI will permeate every corner of everyday life, like water and electricity, and will equip all industries with an “intelligent brain” that will allow machines to “think” and “action.”

The deep integration of AI and the actual economy is at a critical time. While there are areas where improvements are needed to drive the AI ​​Plus initiative, the overall outlook is optimistic and opportunities far outweigh the challenges. Bottlenecks in AI development must be acknowledged, including the difficulties of cutting-edge technology, the costs of intelligent transformation in traditional industries, the lack of professional talent, the sustainability of data silos, and the lack of standards.

To address these issues, the guidelines suggest that fundamental research and breakthroughs in core technologies, establish a national pilot base for AI applications, improve standards and legal frameworks, and increase financial support. With joint efforts by the government and businesses, these measures are expected to gradually overcome challenges and ensure the implementation of the AI ​​Plus initiative.

To achieve concrete results, joint mechanisms must be established, including government guidance, market support and social participation. To tackle the “last mile” issue with AI applications, you need to develop popular apps to improve AI penetration. For individuals, participation in the AI ​​Plus initiative can be initiated through several simple applications. Subscribers on popular platforms such as Douyin and Wechat use AI features in content creation and services, thereby gradually building digital literacy through use.

One major problem for the industry is the generation AI disparity in which companies invest heavily in the generated AI without achieving expected returns. To prevent the emergence of AI disparities, advanced return scenarios such as financial automation and supply chain forecasting should be prioritized, while avoiding superficial applications. For example, generating equipment manuals that use AI to improve maintenance efficiency is a practical and value-driven approach.

To ensure that the benefits of AI are widely shared, we need to increase AI services so that technology can meet people's needs in a better way. The AI ​​Plus initiative has deep strategic significance to advance modernization in China. This is an important lever for achieving high quality development, and is an important step to implement innovation-driven development strategies, accelerate the construction of a powerful science and technology nation, and develop digital China.

Economically, the AI ​​Plus initiative will promote industrial upgrades, increase productivity for all factors, and promote new engines of growth. Social governance strengthens scientific decision-making and governance capabilities to help modernize China's governance system. In the livelihood field, it will help improve public services in health care, education and care for the elderly and respond to people's desires for a better life.

By comprehensively promoting the AI ​​Plus initiative, China will put momentum into its desire to modernize and make solid progress in achieving its second 100th anniversary goal of rejuvenating its nation and turning it into a modern socialist nation.