专访西门子全球执行副总裁肖松：工业AI是根本性的“范式革命”

Core Insights - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is being held from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai, featuring participation from 155 countries and regions, with over 4,108 foreign enterprises exhibiting, marking a record exhibition area of over 430,000 square meters [1][2] - Siemens views the CIIE as a global sharing platform that fosters deep interaction between China and the world in industrial resonance, innovation integration, and ecological co-construction, especially significant in the current uncertain international environment and the rapid development of AI [1][2] - The next decade's growth opportunities in China are expected to arise from artificial intelligence, high-end intelligent manufacturing, and energy transition, with AI being a key driver for industrial upgrades and economic growth [1][7] Group 1: Siemens' Participation in CIIE - Siemens has participated in the CIIE since its inception in 2018, receiving over 400 delegations from various government levels and signing cooperation agreements with over 200 partners [2][3] - The expo serves as a platform for Siemens to showcase its latest innovations and explore new partnerships, contributing to the transformation of technological sparks into practical results for industrial upgrades [3][4] Group 2: AI and Industrial Transformation - Siemens aims to leverage the CIIE as an open cooperation platform to integrate AI deeply into industrial scenarios, enhancing China's digitalization and decarbonization processes [3][8] - The company emphasizes the importance of data-driven capabilities, deep integration of AI with industry knowledge, and collaborative ecosystem creation for the successful scaling of AI applications in the industrial sector [8][11] Group 3: China's Unique Industrial AI Pathway - China is developing a unique "Chinese-style industrial AI" pathway, driven by government foresight, a complete industrial system, and a proactive attitude from enterprises towards innovation and technology sharing [10][12] - The country possesses the world's most complete industrial system and a vast number of manufacturing enterprises, providing rich real-world scenarios and high-quality data for AI applications [10][12] Group 4: Future Expectations and Challenges - The transition from "automation" to "autonomy" in industrial AI is expected to revolutionize production modes, allowing for human and AI collaboration, where humans focus on strategic planning and decision-making [15] - Despite the potential, challenges such as high deployment costs, lack of skilled professionals, and technology maturity need to be addressed for widespread adoption of industrial AI [11][14]