AI研究所·2025-10-11 11:33Core Viewpoint - Wuhu, a city in the Yangtze River Delta, is emerging as a global technology hub with the establishment of the "China Digital Island," a key part of the national "East Data West Computing" project, which aims to enhance AI computing capabilities [1][2]. Group 1: Industrial Strength Supporting Computing Infrastructure - The "China Digital Island" is backed by Wuhu's long-standing industrial strength, particularly in the low-altitude economy, where it has developed a complete industrial ecosystem over 12 years [4][5]. - By 2025, Wuhu has gathered nearly 200 companies in the low-altitude economy sector, achieving a revenue of 46.38 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 15.95% [6]. - Wuhu's low-altitude equipment has entered international markets, exemplified by a $1 billion procurement agreement with UAE's Autocraft for 350 eVTOL air taxis, positioning Wuhu as a global production center for low-altitude equipment [9]. - The automotive industry, led by Chery, provides a solid demand foundation for computing development, with smart vehicles driving the need for low-latency data processing [10]. Group 2: Opportunities for AI Industry in Anhui - The large-scale construction of the "China Digital Island" is set to transform Anhui's computing distribution, enabling local demand to be met locally and creating a surplus of computing resources [13]. - Wuhu's centralized scheduling platform for computing resources is the only provincial-level platform, enhancing efficiency and preventing redundant investments in other cities [16]. - The presence of major companies like Huawei and China Telecom in Wuhu is fostering the growth of supporting industries, creating a "leading enterprise + local support" model for AI hardware manufacturing [16]. - The integration of computing infrastructure with local industries is expected to enhance the application of AI technologies in smart manufacturing and urban governance [17]. Group 3: Future Prospects - Wuhu is on a transformative path from an industrial hub to a computing city, positioning itself as a strategic point for the rise of the AI industry in Anhui [20]. - The convergence of low-altitude economy, smart vehicles, and computing capabilities may establish Wuhu as a benchmark for computing economy and AI innovation in the Yangtze River Delta and nationwide [20][21].