一财社论：发挥自身优势，抢抓人工智能发展的时代红利

Core Insights - The competition in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a new focus of international technological and economic competition [1][5] - The Chinese government has issued the "Implementation Opinions on the 'AI + Manufacturing' Special Action," emphasizing the need for secure and reliable supply of key core technologies by 2027, with the industry scale and empowerment level to remain at the forefront globally [1][3] Industry Development - China's AI industry has made significant progress, forming an industrial chain from foundational support and core technologies to industry applications, with emerging innovative enterprises and new business models [1][2] - The AI industry is recognized as a national strategy, with multiple policies being introduced to promote its development, including the "14th Five-Year Plan" which emphasizes the comprehensive implementation of "AI +" actions [2][3] Technological Challenges - Despite advancements, the AI industry in China faces challenges such as weak core foundational technologies and limited application scenarios, necessitating innovation to accelerate development [2][3] - The "Implementation Opinions" highlight the need for secure and reliable supply of core technologies, indicating significant room for improvement in foundational technologies [3] Competitive Advantages - China is expected to lead the world in AI computing power, with advantages in electricity supply, as estimated by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who predicts that China's power generation could reach three times that of the U.S. by 2026 [2] - The country possesses policy, market, and innovation advantages that are crucial for the rapid development of the AI industry [2][3] Economic Impact - The intelligent economy driven by AI is becoming a new engine for economic development, with AI's strategic value surpassing that of any other single technology [4][5] - Mastering core AI technologies and achieving a leading position in industry scale and empowerment is essential for seizing the opportunities presented by AI development [5]