发力垂类模型之都，刘根生建言打造概念验证中心与场景中试基地

Core Insights - Guangzhou is in a "critical window" to seize opportunities in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, aiming for deep integration of AI across various sectors by 2035, with plans to cultivate over 1,000 AI industry vertical models and establish more than 1,000 typical application scenarios [2] Group 1: Challenges in AI Development - There exists a "valley of death" in transitioning from technical concepts to market applications, with many enterprises and professors lacking platforms for rapid conversion of ideas into demonstrable models [2][5] - A significant 63.2% of manufacturing enterprises in Guangzhou have initiated AI scenario exploration, yet less than 18% have completed concept validation, indicating a bottleneck in transforming business needs into operational prototypes due to a shortage of engineering talent [5][6] Group 2: Proposed Solutions - The establishment of a public AI concept validation center in the Tianhe District is suggested to facilitate low-cost evaluations and mentorship for professors and engineers, helping to bridge the gap from technology to market [3][5] - The Tianhe District is proposed as a hub for AI technology validation and scenario innovation, leveraging its geographical and intellectual advantages to connect research and industry [6][7] Group 3: Industry Opportunities - Guangzhou's diverse industrial base and rich application scenarios present unique advantages for AI integration, particularly in traditional sectors like manufacturing and logistics, which are ripe for intelligent transformation [7][8] - The development of specialized vertical models to address specific industry pain points is recommended, alongside the creation of a distributed, open "AI application scenario innovation and pilot base" to provide real-world testing environments for startups [7][8] Group 4: Support Mechanisms - Government investment funds are called upon to play a leading role in injecting capital into early-stage projects, while enhancing public data operations to provide high-quality scenario data for training vertical models [8][9] - The proposed relay system of "concept validation centers" and "pilot bases" aims to accelerate the integration of AI technology with the real economy, solidifying Guangzhou's position as a hub for vertical models [9]