On November 3, reports indicated that Li Lecheng, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, penned an article titled "Accelerating New-Type Industrialization Empowerment Through Artificial Intelligence" for the magazine Party Building. In his article, he underscored the urgency of achieving rapid advancements in core technologies pivotal to the artificial intelligence sector. He emphasized the cultivation of "foundational technologies" and the reinforcement of the bedrock elements such as computing power, algorithms, and data.
Li advocated for enhancing computing power resources, leveraging existing infrastructures, and driving innovation in high-end chip technologies. Furthermore, he called for the establishment of a robust ecosystem that promotes the synergetic development of intelligent chip software and hardware. This includes constructing computing power platforms and improving their collaborative scheduling capabilities.
Additionally, Li highlighted the importance of tackling challenges related to algorithm models. He stressed the need for in-depth research into fundamental algorithms, achieving breakthroughs in cutting-edge technologies, and nurturing the growth of industrial-scale models. Encouraging collaborative innovation in model development and creating public service platforms were also identified as key strategies. Lastly, he emphasized the significance of promoting collaborative innovation between models and datasets and establishing a comprehensive, integrated mechanism.
