Xin Hua Ri Bao·2025-06-29 20:54Core Insights - Baidu's Wenxin AI initiative has launched its seventh center in Nanjing, marking the first in Jiangsu province, aimed at empowering the AI industry through the PaddlePaddle deep learning platform [1] - PaddlePaddle is China's first self-developed, open-source deep learning platform, serving as a "central kitchen" for producing various large models, including Wenxin's X1Turbo and 4.5Turbo [1] - The platform has attracted over 21.85 million developers and created 1.1 million models, benefiting over 670,000 enterprises across various industries, solidifying its leading market share in China's deep learning sector [1] Group 1 - The launch of the PaddlePaddle center in Nanjing has enabled local companies to leverage AI technology, with over 4,500 enterprises in Nanjing already served by the platform [3] - Local businesses, such as Langkun Smart Technology, have developed AI solutions for smart power plants using PaddlePaddle algorithms, showcasing the platform's versatility [2] - Educational collaborations have been established, including partnerships with Nanjing Normal University to promote AI in education, and the signing of agreements for vertical models in meteorology [3] Group 2 - The rapid establishment of the Nanjing center has led to significant advancements in the local AI landscape, with the software business revenue in the Gulou district exceeding 90 billion yuan, accounting for 10% of Nanjing's total [3] - The district's AI core industry represents 20% of its economy, supported by 18 universities, seven of which have established AI colleges, contributing to a talent pool of 8,000 [3] - The initiative has fostered a developer community, with over 800 developers engaged through ten PaddlePaddle leadership teams established in local universities [3]