China races to embed AI use across major industries with ambitious 2030 target

Summary

China has unveiled a roadmap aiming for over 90% adoption of AI-powered devices across industries by 2030, boosting productivity and economic growth through its "AI Plus" strategy.

Key Points
  • China targets over 70% AI device adoption across industries by 2027 and over 90% by 2030.
  • The "AI Plus" strategy aims to integrate AI in manufacturing, agriculture, services, and smart products.
  • China plans breakthroughs in chips, software, computing clusters, and AI applications like metaverse and brain-computer interfaces.
  • AI is expected to add over 11 trillion yuan to China's GDP by 2035, becoming a key economic driver.
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