数读中国｜5．15亿人已“上车”！六图解码我国AIGC发展新图景

Core Insights - Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving a new technological revolution and industrial transformation in China, with significant advancements in generative AI (AIGC) technology and its applications across various sectors [1] User Growth and Demographics - By June 2025, the user base for generative AI in China is expected to reach 515 million, with a penetration rate of 36.5%, an increase of 266 million users compared to December 2024 [2] - The core user demographic includes 74.6% of users being under 40 years old, and 37% of users holding a college degree or higher [2] Industry Development - China has over 5,100 AI companies, including 71 unicorns, indicating a robust growth in the AI sector [3] - A complete AI industry system has been established, covering all aspects of the industry chain, including computing power, data, platforms, and applications [4] Patent Activity - As of April 2025, China has filed 5.7 million AI patent applications, accounting for 38.58% of the global total, ranking first worldwide [5] - China holds 61.5% of the newly disclosed generative AI patents globally, reflecting a strong emphasis on foundational AI research [5] Enterprise Engagement - By the end of 2024, the number of enterprises developing or applying AI is expected to grow by 36% year-on-year [7] - The total data annotation scale for enterprises in China reached 17,282 TB by March 2025, equivalent to several times the total digital resources of the National Library of China [9]