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Core Viewpoint - The news highlights Yibin's transformation from a "liquor capital" to a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and green energy, showcasing its advancements in technology and industry during the 2026 Spring Festival Gala [2][3][15]. Group 1: AI Industry Development - Yibin focuses on practical applications of AI rather than competing in core technologies like algorithms and chips, targeting embodied intelligent hardware, data collection, and standardized manufacturing in AI [3][12]. - The city has developed 44 industry-specific AI models, significantly improving efficiency in various sectors, including government and healthcare [12][21]. - Yibin's AI initiatives are supported by a robust talent pool from local universities and a favorable environment for data service companies, attracting over 100 AI enterprises with total investments exceeding 230 billion [22][23]. Group 2: Robotics and Intelligent Hardware - The Spring Festival Gala served as a showcase for Yibin's embodied intelligent hardware ecosystem, featuring robots like the "Panda" and "dog" produced by local companies [4][6]. - The Southwest Embodied Intelligence Training Center, established in collaboration with Beijing Galaxy General Robotics, aims to create a closed-loop capability for data collection, model training, and application [6][7]. - Yibin's manufacturing base for intelligent products is set to expand, with the first product launched recently, indicating a growing presence in the robotics market [9][20]. Group 3: Green Energy and Industrial Transformation - Yibin has successfully transitioned to a green energy hub, with significant investments in lithium batteries and solar energy, achieving a production capacity of 295 GWh for batteries and becoming a leader in the photovoltaic industry [14][15]. - The city’s green energy sector is projected to reach a scale of 1,250 billion, with a 37.5% year-on-year growth in battery production [15]. - Yibin's strategic focus on integrating AI with its existing strengths in green energy positions it uniquely in the competitive landscape [20][21]. Group 4: Economic Growth and Future Goals - Yibin's GDP is expected to surpass 4 trillion by 2024, driven by advancements in the green energy and AI sectors [23]. - The city aims to attract and cultivate large-scale data service companies and main players in embodied intelligence, targeting an output value of 100-150 billion within 3-5 years [23].