(Original title: Zhejiang Unveils Five-Year Plan for Artificial Intelligence: Core Industry Size Exceeds 50 Billion in 2022)
Reporter Wilde reports from Beijing
The Zhejiang Provincial Government recently unveiled the "Next Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan of Zhejiang Province," a comprehensive strategy aimed at positioning the region as a leading force in AI innovation.
This plan was approved during the 92nd executive meeting of the provincial government, where Governor Yuan Jiajun emphasized that artificial intelligence is not only a critical area of basic research but also a driving force behind the next economic revolution. He stressed the importance of focusing on operational, perceptual, and cognitive intelligence to shape the future of technology.
To achieve this, the plan highlights the need to invest in frontier theories, core technologies, support platforms, and industry applications. It leverages high-level research institutions like Zhijiang Laboratories to lead major scientific projects, aiming to build an AI innovation hub with global influence.
By 2022, Zhejiang aims to nurture 20 top-tier AI companies, expand the core AI industry to over 500 billion yuan, and stimulate related industries to reach similar levels. This ambitious goal positions Zhejiang as a national leader in AI development.
The province also plans to establish five R&D platforms and grow the talent pool, making it a key center for AI innovation and entrepreneurship.
According to Yu Youcheng, deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Artificial Intelligence Society, Zhejiang is one of the few provinces to have a detailed five-year AI plan, following the State Council's national initiative. With a strong foundation in AI research, Zhejiang is well-positioned to lead in technological breakthroughs.
One of the key strategies outlined in the plan is the development of "AI +", expanding AI applications across sectors such as healthcare, finance, logistics, education, and smart cities.
In smart healthcare, Zhejiang is piloting AI-driven hospitals, introducing tools for diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and health monitoring. Alibaba has already partnered with several hospitals to develop AI doctors and virtual patients, aiming to improve efficiency and medical training.
Meanwhile, Tencent and Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital have established a joint lab to explore AI in medical insurance and user services, building an AI-driven healthcare ecosystem.
In smart logistics, Zhejiang is enhancing intelligent distribution systems and developing automated sorting and storage solutions. In the automotive sector, the province is leveraging its strengths in AI and new energy to push for autonomous driving and smart vehicle technologies.
Experts believe that AI in logistics could see earlier adoption than in other fields, given the growing interest in unmanned delivery vehicles.
Another highlight of the plan is the ET City Brain, developed by Alibaba Cloud, which is now deployed in Hangzhou and Suzhou. It improves traffic flow and reduces travel times, showcasing the potential of AI in urban management.
Looking ahead, Zhejiang plans to expand the City Brain to 100 cities nationwide, with potential policy support for startups and SMEs.
The industrial layout will focus on Hangzhou and Ningbo, with dedicated AI parks, tech towns, and clusters. Hangzhou will prioritize AI hardware, robotics, and smart applications, while Ningbo will concentrate on intelligent manufacturing, chips, and smart home devices.
Other cities are encouraged to develop their own AI strategies, leveraging local resources and innovation ecosystems.
To support this growth, Zhejiang has introduced 12 policies to attract top AI talents, aiming to bring in 50 international leaders, 500 entrepreneurs, 1,000 researchers, 10,000 engineers, and 100,000 technical professionals within five years.
Additionally, the province supports pilot programs for AI innovation, including Deqing's smart eco-city initiative.
As Zhejiang moves forward with its bold AI vision, it sets a clear path for becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence.
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