On September 2, Shen Xiaoming, Secretary of the Hunan Provincial Party Committee, conducted an in-depth exploration of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry's development in Changsha and presided over a symposium. During his visit, he highlighted the importance of Hunan setting a clear direction for AI development, integrating local characteristics and strengths, and fostering its integration with advanced manufacturing, culture, modern agriculture, medicine, and other key sectors. Additionally, he emphasized the need to identify priority areas, support, and nurture a cohort of AI-advantaged enterprises, and proactively map out future application scenarios to bolster Hunan's core competitiveness in this field.

Furthermore, Shen Xiaoming underscored the necessity of setting explicit development goals and refining objectives, tasks, and implementation strategies across various facets of AI, including basic research, industrial development, application scenario cultivation, and talent development. These efforts aim to ensure the safe, stable, and sustainable growth of the AI industry in Hunan Province.