万亿之城的“AI引擎”，潍坊“新春第一会”落子人工智能先手棋

Core Viewpoint - Weifang is committed to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic priority to enhance its competitive position and drive future development [1][3]. Group 1: Confidence and Foundation - Weifang ranks 32nd among the top 100 advanced manufacturing cities in China, with five trillion-level industrial clusters, including power equipment, high-end chemicals, new-generation information technology, food industry, and automotive manufacturing, providing a solid foundation for AI applications [3]. - The city is actively encouraging leading companies like GoerTek to focus on the "AI + Metaverse" frontier, while also promoting R&D in AI algorithms and core robotics technologies among key enterprises [3][5]. - The vitality of Weifang's economy is reflected in its 1.46 million private market entities, which contribute over 80% of investment, tax revenue, and imports/exports, giving the city the confidence to lead in the new AI sector [3][5]. Group 2: Deployment and Implementation - Weifang aims to establish itself as a regional leader in AI innovation and application, with a clear goal to secure a position in the AI sector [4]. - The city has outlined a three-pronged approach to achieve its goals: focusing on hardware manufacturing, application empowerment, and ecosystem cultivation [5][6]. - Weifang supports leading enterprises in deepening their engagement in core technology areas, ensuring that they lead the way for other companies in the AI field [5][6]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The development of AI is intended to cultivate new productive forces and inject continuous momentum into high-quality growth [8]. - Weifang's history of innovation and willingness to embrace change positions it well to adapt to the AI wave, with a focus on nurturing entrepreneurs and creating a supportive business environment [8][9]. - As AI increasingly permeates various industries, Weifang envisions a future where traditional manufacturing transitions to intelligent manufacturing, fostering innovation across the entire industrial chain [8][9].