Seek .(US:SKLTY) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-24 04:07Core Insights - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a focal point at the 2025 China Internet Conference, with discussions led by Zhou Hongyi, founder of 360, on the current state and future trends of AI agents, emphasizing their role in realizing the potential of large models [1][3] Group 1: Development of AI Agents - Zhou Hongyi highlighted that AI agents represent a new stage in the evolution of large models, where large models act as the brain and AI agents function as the body, executing tasks [1][3] - There are two main development models for AI agents: one is direct development by large model vendors like OpenAI with ChatGPT Agent, and the other is development by application companies based on existing large models, such as Manus [3] Group 2: Challenges in the Domestic Market - The development of AI agents in China faces challenges, including high operational costs and a lack of established user payment habits, which complicates the commercial viability of AI agents [3] - Manus has recently shifted focus from the domestic market to overseas markets, partly due to these challenges [3] Group 3: Market Potential and Future Outlook - Zhou expressed confidence in the development of AI agents in China, citing abundant application scenarios and significant market demand as key growth drivers [3] - The future enterprise market is expected to favor specialized AI agents tailored to meet the needs of various industries and business sectors [3] Group 4: Contributions of DeepSeek - Despite a decline in website traffic, DeepSeek's contributions to China's large model industry are significant, as it has facilitated open-source collaboration and reduced redundant efforts in model development [4] - Companies, including 360, are utilizing DeepSeek models to develop AI agents, showcasing its impact on the industry [4] Group 5: Opportunities in Domestic Chip Development - Zhou noted that while domestic chips still lag behind international giants like NVIDIA, there is potential for improvement in inference chips, which could help close the gap [4] - Continuous application and improvement are essential for advancing domestic chip development in the AI sector [4] Group 6: Personal Engagement with AI - Zhou is actively embracing changes in the AI era by leveraging live streaming and short videos to enhance personal branding and promote 360's products [4] - Plans are in place to create several AI agents to improve work efficiency [4]