Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-21 06:54Group 1: AI Model Developments - DeepSeek's new model "MODEL1" is reported to be an efficient inference model with lower memory usage, suitable for edge devices and cost-sensitive scenarios, and optimized for long sequence tasks [1] - DeepSeek is expected to launch its next-generation flagship AI model, DeepSeek V4, during the Lunar New Year in mid-February, which is anticipated to significantly enhance code capabilities and potentially surpass leading products like GPT and Claude [1][2] Group 2: AI Industry Growth in China - China's intelligent computing power has reached 1590 EFLOPS, with a rapid emergence of high-quality industry data sets, positioning domestic large models to lead the global open-source ecosystem [3] - By 2025, the number of AI companies in China is projected to exceed 6000, with the core industry scale expected to surpass 1.2 trillion RMB [3] Group 3: AI Sector Investment Insights - The AI industry can be divided into three main segments: foundational layer (hardware computing power), technical layer (large models and algorithm frameworks), and application layer (vertical solutions across industries) [4] - The technical layer is expected to see significant demand and policy support, particularly in semiconductor fields, driven by capital expenditure from the foundational layer and domestic substitution strategies [5] Group 4: Market Performance and Trends - The AI application sector has become a primary focus for investment at the start of 2026, with a year-to-date increase of 19%, leading the A-share market [7] - The CES 2026 event provided insights into the future direction of AI applications, with hardware increasingly penetrating daily life through various forms, including smart glasses and wearable devices [7]