On January 13, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released a strategic plan. This plan sets forth the objective that by 2028, industrial internet platforms will achieve significant milestones in high-quality development, featuring an ever-expanding multi-tiered platform framework. It anticipates the emergence of over 450 highly influential platforms, with the number of connected industrial devices surpassing 120 million units (or sets), and a platform penetration rate exceeding 55%.
Furthermore, the plan outlines the implementation of the Integrated Empowerment Initiative for Industrial Internet and Artificial Intelligence. It encourages platform enterprises to elevate the AI proficiency and capabilities of their entire workforce, facilitating the widespread adoption of AI technology throughout the industrial chain. The initiative also promotes the development of specialized AI applications tailored for scenarios such as production control and risk identification. Additionally, it encourages the exploration of generative AI applications in areas like process optimization and solution design.
Moreover, the plan supports enterprises in nurturing industrial scenario-specific agents, enhancing the sophistication of industrial AI applications. It also advocates for the exploration of a hybrid architecture combining 'platforms with scenario-specific agents' to enable seamless multi-agent collaboration.