Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-26 11:08Core Insights - The CEO of Li Auto, Li Xiang, shared his views on AI trends during an online all-hands meeting, emphasizing critical upcoming milestones in the AI sector [1][2] - Li Xiang stated that 2026 is the last year for companies aiming to become leaders in AI to enter the market, and that Level 4 (L4) autonomy is expected to be achieved by 2028 [1][2] - Li Auto aims to be one of the three global companies that will dominate in foundational models, chips, operating systems, and embodied intelligence [1][2] Company Strategy - Li Auto plans to strengthen its brand positioning in embodied intelligence, moving beyond just creating mobile homes [1][2] - The company is committed to developing humanoid robots and intends to showcase them soon [1][2] - To prepare for a new wave of AI competition, Li Auto will undergo an organizational transformation in its R&D, categorizing teams into foundational model teams, software teams, and hardware teams, with both cars and robots falling under the hardware team [1][2] Recruitment and Development - Li Xiang previously indicated a 100% probability of Li Auto developing humanoid robots, although the timing has not yet been right [1][2] - Recently, Li Auto has posted several job openings for humanoid robot R&D positions on its official recruitment page, signaling a clear commitment to this area of development [1][2]