The Government Work Report this year indicates that the Chinese government will actively support the wide application of large model artificial intelligence, as one of the important measures it will take to stimulate the country's innovation vitality.

The move reflects China's forward-looking layout for the development of AI technology and the digital economy, with big model AI becoming a new tool to drive productivity growth in various industries.

As a cutting-edge technology in the field of AI, large models have powerful data processing and intelligent analysis capabilities. For example, in the manufacturing industry, big models can assist in the construction of smart factories, and help optimize the production processes and supply chain management. In the medical field, large models can be used for disease diagnosis, drug development, etc, to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical services.

The future industries that China is focused on cultivating, such as quantum technology, embodied intelligence and 6G, all rely on the efficient data processing capabilities of large model AI.

China has unique advantages in developing large-scale AI models. It has the largest internet user group in the world, providing rich data resources for the training of large models. China's huge market enables enterprises to quickly iterate models through user feedback, forming a virtuous cycle of "application driven technology optimization".

The rise of DeepSeek has significantly lowered the application threshold of large model AI for small and medium-sized enterprises, revealing the potential of what AI can do.

The penetration rate of large model AI in industries in China is gradually increasing, but it is still in the transitional stage. Its application in different industries and scenarios varies significantly, and risks such as data leaks and deep fakes cannot be ignored.

During the just-concluded two sessions, many lawmakers and political advisors put forward some specific suggestions on the development, application and regulation of large models. They advocated empowering new industrialization with large model AI, building a whole-chain security system for it, and promoting the adaptation of the technology in different scenarios. These suggestions deserve the attention of decision-makers and related enterprises and industries.

Supporting the application of large model AI is not only an inevitable choice for industries, but also essential to the country's pursuit for high-quality development. In the future, large model AI will further penetrate into more socioeconomic fields and people's lives, and become an effective means for China to enhance its industrial competitiveness and governance efficiency, and improve people's livelihoods.

ECONOMIC DAILY