Chang Jiang Ri Bao·2025-12-18 00:34Core Insights - The 2025 Wuhan Artificial Intelligence Industry Cooperation and Exchange Conference focused on deepening industry cooperation and demand alignment in the AI sector [1] - Wuhan has implemented multiple policies to support breakthroughs in AI technology and industry, positioning itself as a key player in national strategic layouts [1][2] - The city aims to create a top-tier business environment to attract AI companies and ensure their growth and comfort [1] Industry Development - Wuhan's AI industry is projected to reach a scale of 70 billion yuan in 2024, with an annual growth rate exceeding 30% over the past three years, and is expected to surpass 100 billion yuan this year [2] - The city has over 1,000 AI companies, ranking fourth nationally with nine firms listed in the 2025 Forbes China AI Technology Companies Top 50 [2] - Notable products such as the Chucai series humanoid robots and various "national first" innovations in domestic databases and AI chips for smart vehicles have emerged from Wuhan [2] Company Perspectives - Executives from companies like Ruile Wisdom and Qianxun Intelligent expressed strong confidence in Wuhan's AI industry, highlighting its robust advantages and the presence of a national-level cybersecurity base [2] - Qianxun Intelligent plans to establish its Central China headquarters in Wuhan, leveraging the city's industrial radiation capabilities to expand into the central region market [2] - Attendees at the conference unanimously recognized Wuhan's foundational strengths in AI development, including talent, platforms, scenarios, ecosystems, and supportive policies [2]