Chongqing - Professor Pu Yongjian of Chongqing University, a key member of the research team for the Social Experiment Study on Chongqing's AI Innovation Development Pilot Zone, highlighted the city's pivotal role as a national AI innovation pilot zone in a recent interview with Bridging News.
He noted that Chongqing faces major challenges in driving technological advancements and industrial growth, especially during critical industrial transformation and AI solution implementation phases.
The Social Experiment Study on Chongqing's AI Innovation Development Pilot Zone is a comprehensive study focused on identifying AI needs and challenges in public services and enterprise management, offering targeted solutions to bridge the gap between innovation and practical application.
The research team surveyed organizations and enterprises, including the Three Gorges Museum, Giantyan SmarTech, Changan Automobile, Chongqing Science and Technology Museum, Chongqing Natural History Museum, and Chongqing Iron and Steel Company, to assess the state and challenges of AI applications across various sectors.
As a leading national museum, the Three Gorges Museum has leveraged AI to enhance artifact management and visitor experiences. Yet, challenges remain in using AI for artifact authentication and real-time environmental monitoring.
Zhao Zhuo, Deputy Secretary of the Party Branch and Deputy Director of the cultural relics information department at the Three Gorges Museum, pointed out that the museum has limited capabilities in audience feedback and interaction, which affects the provision of personalized services and feedback mechanisms.
The research team visited the special exhibition halls of the Three Gorges Museum. (Photo/Pu Yongjian)
The research team proposed adopting smart systems for collection management, employing big data for behavior analysis, and integrating AI-powered interactive displays to elevate educational experiences.
In Bishan District, within the Western (Chongqing) Science City, Giantyan SmarTech highlighted its innovations in precision farming by integrating AI technologies. Specializing in smart manufacturing, big data, and AI, the high-tech company focuses on developing comprehensive silkworm industry equipment and an intelligent silkworm big data platform.
Chairperson Yi Lirong highlighted that while the institute has introduced precision agriculture solutions leveraging AI and big data, widespread adoption remains limited due to low usage rates and inadequate data analysis capabilities.
The research team recommended increasing policy support for agricultural digitization, offering training programs to improve farmers' tech skills, and developing scalable AI solutions to speed up the adoption of smart farming practices.
Professor Pu Yongjian's team visited the intelligent silkworm farming equipment and its workflow. (Photo/Pu Yongjian)
Changan Automobile's efforts to integrate AI into its operations showcase the potential of intelligent vehicles. A self-built data platform streamlines processes from data collection to application, but challenges such as unclear data transaction regulations and limited evaluation mechanisms for digital transformation remain.
The research group advised enhanced public data accessibility, strengthened data security regulations, and government-backed incentives for AI adoption in automotive manufacturing.
The AI industry's growth relies on innovation, a robust industrial chain, and leadership from key enterprises. The research team also explored strategies to attract investments and foster AI industry clustering in Chongqing, offering actionable policy recommendations.
Professor Pu Yongjian's team co-authored the report Strengthening Existing Industry Foundations and Advantages to Actively Attract "Chain-Master" Enterprises, which the Chongqing Economic and Information Technology Commission is now implementing.
The research team believes that targeted investment attraction can bring more high-quality AI companies to Chongqing, fostering a healthy industrial ecosystem.
For example, they are actively encouraging AI pharmaceutical unicorn Matwings Technology from Shanghai to set up in Chongqing. This would not only strengthen the AI industrial chain but also promote the deep application of related technologies in smart manufacturing and smart cities, injecting new energy into Chongqing's technological innovation and industrial transformation.
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