Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-11-13 04:03Core Insights - The AI industry is undergoing a structural transformation from a "pyramid" to an "inverted pyramid" model, as observed by Baidu's founder, Li Yanhong [1] - In the traditional "pyramid" structure, chips capture the core value at the base, while the economic benefits of models and applications decrease as they ascend, leading to an imbalanced industry ecosystem and skepticism about AI bubbles [1] - The "inverted pyramid" model suggests that the model industry should generate ten times the value of chips, and applications based on these models should achieve a hundredfold increase in value, which is essential for building a sustainable AI ecosystem [1] Industry Structure - The previous "pyramid" structure resulted in a value distribution imbalance, causing ecological instability within the AI industry [1] - The new "inverted pyramid" structure aims to enhance value transmission and amplification across different layers of the AI industry [1] Value Creation - Chips should not be the sole focus of profitability; the model and application layers must significantly exceed chip value to ensure a healthy industry ecosystem [1] - The proposed value creation ratios are ten times for models and a hundred times for applications compared to chip value, indicating a shift in focus for sustainable growth [1]