Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever wonder who's leading the pack in the AI race? Spoiler alert: it's China! 🇨🇳 According to a groundbreaking report released at the 2024 China Internet Conference, data has become the new gold in China's AI competition.
In 2023, China's AI industry didn't just grow—it skyrocketed! 🌠 The core industry hit a whopping 578.4 billion yuan (about $79.7 billion USD), marking an 18% jump. Talk about leveling up! 🎮
But wait, there's more! As of March 2024, there are over 29,770 AI enterprises worldwide. Guess how many are from China? Over 4,500! That's about 1 in every 7 AI companies globally. Impressive, right? 🤖
China isn't just playing catch-up; it's setting trends. Last year, it ranked second in the world for the number of AI research papers published. 📚 Plus, from 2013 to September 2023, China accounted for 64% of the world's AI patent applications, out of a staggering 1.29 million globally. Patent pending? More like patent dominating! 🏆
The digital infrastructure is also getting a mega upgrade. Since 2023, the Chinese mainland has been completing its 5G and gigabit optical fiber networks. The growth of IPv6 users and traffic is off the charts! 📈 Satellite internet? Steadily advancing. Fiber broadband network services? Getting stronger every day.
And let's not forget cloud computing. China's computing infrastructure is now at a world-leading level, with the cloud market expanding rapidly. ☁️✨ It's clear that China is not just joining the AI party; it's hosting it!
So, what's the takeaway? Data is the name of the game, and China is playing to win. With its eyes set on the AI horizon, the future looks bright—and super intelligent! 💡🤖
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Data becomes the commanding height of AI competition in China: report
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