蓝皮书：全球AI发展呈现鲜明梯队化与区域分化特征

Core Insights - The report highlights a tri-polar structure in global AI development, dominated by China, the United States, and the European Union, with AI agents becoming a focal point for digital transformation [1][2] Group 1: Global AI Development Landscape - China and the United States are leading in AI development, ranking first and second globally, respectively. The U.S. maintains an edge in research, education, and core hardware, while China excels in technology R&D and industrial application [1] - The European Union ranks third but exhibits a "multi-polar dispersion" with no core regional leader, primarily concentrated in Western developed countries. Despite some member states having advanced information infrastructure, the overall lack of cohesive core technology development undermines regional competitiveness [1] Group 2: AI Agents and Their Impact - The year 2025 is anticipated to mark the "Year of AI Agents," transitioning AI from tool-based applications to autonomous systems capable of planning, executing, and continuous learning. AI agents possess six core capabilities that are reshaping the digital competitive landscape [2] - The evolution from "human-machine interaction" to "machine-machine autonomous collaboration" is leading to a "self-operating society," which is expected to redefine knowledge production paradigms and create a new structure for human-machine symbiosis [2] Group 3: Governance and Ethical Considerations - The report emphasizes the urgent need to upgrade global governance systems to address the technological and ethical risks posed by AI agents. Development should focus on enhancing human welfare, establishing regulatory frameworks, aligning human-machine values, and exploring benefit distribution mechanisms [2]