China News Service, April 30th Title: Within a week, Xi Jinping talked about artificial intelligence twice

On April 29, General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized during his investigation in Shanghai's "Mosa Space" big model innovation ecological community that "the prospects for developing artificial intelligence are broad."

This is the second time in a week that the General Secretary has spoken publicly about artificial intelligence.

On April 25, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held the 20th collective study on strengthening the development and supervision of artificial intelligence, and General Secretary Xi Jinping made important arrangements.

At present, artificial intelligence, as a strategic technology leading the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, is profoundly changing the production and lifestyle of mankind. How to promote my country to take the lead and gain an advantage in the field of artificial intelligence? The keywords mentioned by the General Secretary recently have profound implications.

——Face the gap

In recent years, my country's comprehensive artificial intelligence strength has achieved a comprehensive and systematic leap, and the number of artificial intelligence patent applications ranks first in the world. More than 400 national-level specialized and new "little giant" enterprises in the field of artificial intelligence have been cultivated. Since the beginning of this year, China's big model has caused heated international discussions.

As new achievements continue to emerge, General Secretary Xi Jinping profoundly pointed out that my country's artificial intelligence "has still have shortcomings and weaknesses in basic theories, key core technologies, etc.."

He stressed that "we must face the gap and work harder."

How to do it specifically? The General Secretary pointed out—

"Breakthroughs must be made in basic theories, methods, tools, etc.", "concentrate efforts to overcome core technologies such as high-end chips, basic software and other software", "build an independent, controllable, collaborative operation of artificial intelligence basic software and hardware system"...

Layout in the direction and make progress in the path.

——Cultivate talents

"Artificial intelligence is a young cause and also a young person's cause." During this inspection in Shanghai's "Mosa Space", General Secretary Xi Jinping had a cordial exchange with young innovative talents participating in the salon.

Faced with these young people, the General Secretary said, "I hope for you."

Promoting the long-term development of artificial intelligence is inseparable from the support of a group of high-level talents. How to cultivate more artificial intelligence talents? During the collective study of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee on the 25th, General Secretary Xi Jinping put forward clear requirements.

"Improve the scientific research guarantee, career support and talent evaluation mechanism of artificial intelligence, build a platform and create conditions for all types of talents to display their talents."

"Promote full-stage education in artificial intelligence and general education in the whole society, and continuously cultivate high-quality talents."

From institutional guarantee to talent cultivation system, we not only focus on current needs, but also accumulate strength for the future.

——Highlighting Application

General Secretary Xi Jinping made a special arrangement during his inspection in Shanghai. He walked into the artificial intelligence product experience store to learn more about product functions and market conditions, and also wore smart glasses with interest to experience it.

General Secretary Xi Jinping is particularly concerned about the application of artificial intelligence.

As early as 2018, the General Secretary proposed to "promote the in-depth application of artificial intelligence in people's daily work, study and life."

In these two recent speeches, the General Secretary emphasized "highlighting application orientation" and "strive to develop more safe and reliable high-quality products."

The concept of allowing technology to benefit mankind is permeated through it.

The application of new technologies is also a new engine to promote industrial development. General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly emphasized the need to "strengthen the integration of artificial intelligence and industrial development", "help the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries", and "accelerate scientific and technological innovation breakthroughs in various fields".

Behind the discourse is a profound grasp of the general trend of development - Chinese-style modernization depends on the support of scientific and technological modernization, and achieving high-quality development depends on scientific and technological innovation to cultivate new momentum.

"Opportunities are fleeting, seizing them is opportunities, and not seizing them is challenges." In 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping made important judgments on scientific and technological innovation.

Faced with the new situation of rapid evolution of the new generation of artificial intelligence technology, the General Secretary once again emphasized during this inspection that "we must seize the opportunity."

｜Producer: Chen Lujun

｜Producer: Zhang Mingxin

｜General planning: Yu Lan

｜Planning: Wu Qingcai

｜Coordinator: Ma Xueling Kan Feng

｜Written by: Yuan Xiuyue

｜Proofreading: Shao Meng

｜Visual: Li Yilu

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