Core Insights - The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digital technologies and artificial intelligence, focusing on electrification, intelligence, connectivity, and sharing [1][2] - A recent forum highlighted the consensus among industry leaders on the need for collaboration to elevate China's automotive industry within the global value chain [2] Group 1: AI and Digital Transformation - AI is reshaping production relationships and lifestyles across various industries, with an estimated economic impact of $22.3 trillion by 2030, accounting for 3.7% of global GDP [3] - Huawei aims to enhance service capabilities through "AI for Service" and create conditions for agile innovation in new business applications [3][4] - The automotive sector is transitioning from "mobile machinery" to "mobile computing centers," necessitating a complete reconstruction of production relationships and business models [4] Group 2: Challenges in Digital Transformation - The automotive industry faces three major challenges: restructuring ICT technology architecture, transforming ICT operation systems, and upgrading ICT personnel skills [5][6] - The demand for computing power is growing exponentially due to the need for processing large amounts of data in intelligent driving [6] - Data security and ethical standards are critical challenges, with the automotive sector generating terabytes of user behavior and vehicle condition data daily [7] - There is a significant talent gap in the industry, requiring professionals who understand both automotive engineering and AI algorithms [8] Group 3: Collaborative Solutions - The forum reached a consensus on the need for practical collaboration to establish data circulation rules and build shared platforms for data flow [8] - Huawei has already provided services to over 8,000 manufacturing enterprises in China, helping automotive companies achieve their goals through comprehensive solutions [9] - The transition to digitalization is essential for survival, driving the shift from linear supply chains to networked ecosystems, with new business models emerging rapidly [9]