Core Insights - The entry of major players into the AI healthcare sector is accelerating, with a significant increase in patent applications expected by 2025 [1] Group 1: Market Growth - The global AI healthcare market is projected to reach $56 billion (approximately 391.3 billion RMB) by 2026, indicating a substantial user demand for health and wellness inquiries [2] - In 2023, the registration of AI healthcare-related companies in China surpassed 20,000 for the first time, marking a 45.59% year-on-year increase to 21,900, which is the highest registration volume in the past decade [3] Group 2: Company Distribution - As of January 9, there are 108,000 existing AI healthcare-related companies in China, with 38.36% located in first-tier cities, followed by 22.77% in new first-tier cities and 15.63% in third-tier cities [4] Group 3: Patent Applications - There are currently 12,800 AI healthcare-related patents in China, with a continuous increase in patent applications over the past decade; the total applications are expected to reach 2,000 in 2024 and 2,471 in 2025, setting a new record [5]
巨头加速入场AI医疗，2025年AI医疗相关专利申请量创新高
Qi Cha Cha·2026-01-12 08:00