In recent years, various artificial intelligence applications have emerged, such as intelligent workshops, AI quality inspection, automatic driving, voice interaction and service-oriented robots, etc., which have penetrated into all fields of production and life, bringing more convenient and efficient services to people. According to data released by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, by 2022, the scale of the core industry of Chinese intelligence has reached 508 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18%. Experts believe that artificial intelligence is an important driving force for a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and accelerating the development of a new generation of artificial intelligence is a key strategic issue for China to seize the opportunities of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. Therefore, China is increasing its efforts to improve artificial intelligence innovation capabilities to promote industrial upgrading and economic development.
First, the improvement of the intelligent innovation ability of Chinese workers
From the intelligent production line of Guangdong Galanz Digital Intelligence Base to the all-round quality inspection of Guangqi Honda plant, to the artificial intelligence solutions provided by Tencent, various artificial intelligence applications are expanding and deepening, providing strong support for the digital transformation and upgrading of the industry. For example, Galanz has opened up all links of the industrial chain through digital empowerment, realized personalized customized services, shortened the order delivery period, and improved labor efficiency; Guangqi Honda used the all-round inspection of Baidu Intelligent Cloud "Kaiwu" to show accurate, fast and complete quality inspection effects; The artificial intelligence solutions provided by Tencent are applied in industry, manufacturing, media, cultural tourism, finance and other industries, which can save labor costs for manufacturing enterprises. These examples are the epitome of the significant improvement of the intelligent innovation ability of Chinese workers. With the continuous upgrading of AI technology and scenario innovation, the breadth and depth of AI applications are also expanding, penetrating into more industries and more core business fields, and the importance of intelligent scenarios to economic and social development is gradually highlighted.
Second, the application of artificial intelligence in all walks of life has shown initial results
In the fields of power dispatching, urban governance, tourism, finance, culture, ecological environmental protection, medical health, and public safety, the application of artificial intelligence technology has been deepening. The 100 typical application scenarios of artificial intelligence selected by the Science and Technology Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology last year demonstrate the wide application prospects of artificial intelligence technology. In addition, artificial intelligence technology is also widely used in intelligent workshops, AI quality inspection, automatic driving, voice interaction and service-oriented robots, and digital transformation provides enterprises with more flexible and personalized customized services, improving production efficiency and order delivery speed. China is stepping up efforts to improve AI innovation capabilities to promote industrial upgrading and economic development.
The "AI store viewing" system launched by China Mobile realizes intelligent monitoring and analysis of stores through artificial intelligence technology, helping merchants improve service quality and sales.
The artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis system developed by Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine can provide doctors with more accurate diagnosis results through the analysis of medical image data.
The "smart bank" system launched by Bank of China has realized the application of intelligent customer service, intelligent risk control, intelligent marketing and other aspects through artificial intelligence technology.
The "smart metro" system adopted by Beijing Metro realizes multiple functions such as train operation monitoring, intelligent scheduling, and passenger flow prediction through artificial intelligence technology, improving subway operation efficiency and service quality.
The "Smart Express Cabinet" system launched by China Post realizes multiple functions such as intelligent sorting, intelligent delivery, and intelligent pickup through artificial intelligence technology, improving the efficiency and convenience of express delivery services.
Baidu Intelligent Cloud has built a "Smart Lijiang City Brain Operation Monitoring Platform" to help the government scientifically layout tourism resources and guide the adjustment and optimization of scenic spots by analyzing tourism big data and real-time passenger flow data.
The application scenarios of artificial intelligence technology continue to expand and deepen, covering nine major fields, including manufacturing, ecological agriculture, medical and health, finance, transportation, urban management, cultural tourism and education, public safety, and energy. Digital transformation provides businesses with more flexible and personalized customized services, while also improving productivity and order delivery speed. Scenario innovation of artificial intelligence technology has become a new path for artificial intelligence technology upgrading and industrial growth. China is stepping up efforts to improve AI innovation capabilities to promote industrial upgrading and economic development.
Third, China's talent training in the field of general artificial intelligence
Globally, China has a good foundation in the field of artificial intelligence, but there are still obvious shortcomings. Experts pointed out that China has certain advantages in scientific research output, industrial development and policy environment, but there is still a lot of room for improvement in terms of scientific and technological leadership, talent reserves and artificial intelligence open source ecology.
In order to meet the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the demand for talents of enterprises, how to cultivate more talents has become a hot topic in the industry. The evolution of artificial intelligence technology involves the intersection of computers, linguistics, sociology, biology, political economy and other disciplines, and the cultivation of interdisciplinary talents is the top priority of artificial intelligence development.
Zhu Songchun, dean of the Institute of Artificial Intelligence of Peking University, said that the current capabilities of basic and higher education are far from meeting the rapid development of artificial intelligence and the needs of enterprises for talents. There is also a general perception in society that AI is just an applied branch of computers or a technology or skill, which indicates that people's understanding of the discipline of AI is insufficient, and this perception needs to be gradually reversed. We must face the future, strengthen the construction of artificial intelligence teaching system, and help science and technology self-reliance and high-quality economic development.
In addition, the original intention and mission of artificial intelligence is "universal", and general artificial intelligence will have a disruptive impact in the fields of security, industry, and social governance, and is an emerging strategic field that countries are vying to layout. Therefore, we should start from the overall situation, should not blindly follow the current artificial intelligence hotspots characterized by big data, large computing power, and large models, but should explore our own scientific research and innovation path with strong strategic determination. We should accelerate the strategic layout of general artificial intelligence, condense the superior forces of talents, scientific research, industry and capital, introduce a roadmap for the development of China's general artificial intelligence, form an innovation chain of "learning, research, production and application", and seize the commanding heights of scientific and technological and industrial development in the emerging strategic field of general artificial intelligence.
The demographic dividend is limited and will gradually decrease once the supply of the labor market peaks. The AI dividend, on the other hand, is unlimited, and as technology continues to advance, the potential of the AI dividend will continue to increase.
In practical applications, the demographic dividend and the AI dividend can promote each other. For example, in the period of demographic dividend, the increase in labor market supply can provide more data and scenarios for the application of artificial intelligence technology, thereby promoting the development of AI dividend. In the period of AI dividend, the application of artificial intelligence technology can improve production efficiency and reduce costs, thereby providing more space for economic development, and then promoting the release of demographic dividend.
Liu Qingfeng, chairman of iFLYTEK, believes that the industry should be allowed to enjoy the dividends of artificial intelligence as soon as possible, let artificial intelligence become an assistant, build an innovation system with leading enterprises as the main body and industry-university-research cooperation, and accelerate follow-up and catch up with the international frontier level. In addition, the application of artificial intelligence also includes smart medical care, smart education, smart city and other fields, which will greatly promote the development and progress of society.