Core Insights - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a transformative force reshaping global industrial landscapes and is a key battleground for global competition [1] - Suzhou aims to establish an "AI+" innovation development pilot zone starting in 2024, targeting an AI industry revenue of over 230 billion yuan, with nearly half coming from the Suzhou Industrial Park [1] - The Suzhou Industrial Park has attracted over 1,800 AI-related companies and has established a dedicated "AI+" task force to enhance policy support, project recruitment, and technology development [1] Industry Challenges - There are three main challenges hindering effective supply-demand matching in the "AI+ manufacturing" sector: - Information asymmetry exists, with manufacturing companies unaware of AI capabilities and vice versa [3][4] - There is a disparity in scale, making it difficult for large manufacturers to engage with smaller AI suppliers [3] - Security concerns hinder trust-building between AI providers and manufacturing firms [4] Collaboration Opportunities - To address these challenges, both supply and demand sides need to find practical cooperation paths [5] - AI should focus on solving repetitive labor issues and making objective realities explainable, while suppliers must understand the manufacturing sector deeply [6] - Examples of successful AI applications include AI+ intellectual property and AI+ research and development, which have shown potential for enhancing efficiency [6][7] Future Directions - The "AI+ manufacturing" trend is gaining momentum in Suzhou, with a call for more supportive policies and closer interactions between companies to achieve synergistic effects [8][9] - The upcoming Global AI Product Application Expo will serve as a platform for ongoing supply-demand matching and innovation in AI applications [9]