China has made significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), positioning itself as a leading force globally. According to Pan Jiaofeng, president of the Institutes of Science and Development at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the country has achieved remarkable progress, particularly through a focus on application-driven innovation.
Pan highlighted that the extensive deployment of AI large models is a crucial indicator of China's advancements, claiming the nation has nearly doubled the usage levels of these models compared to the United States. He attributed these successes to China's robust scientific and technological infrastructure, as well as its expansive domestic market, which provides diverse application scenarios.
While acknowledging challenges in high-end chip production and foundational model architectures, Pan remains optimistic about China's future in AI. He believes that ongoing innovation will lead to breakthroughs in essential technologies. As demonstrated during the recent Spring Festival Gala, the achievements in AI applications are becoming more apparent, setting a clear path for future technological advancements.
Pan concluded that in application-driven development, China is either on par with or slightly ahead of the U.S., although he noted that original innovation still requires further attention.