On July 26, during the 8th World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Shanghai issued the inaugural batch of intelligent connected vehicle demonstration operation licenses to a total of 8 companies. Among the recipients are Pony.ai Technology, Baidu Zhixing Technology, SAIC Intelligent Technology, Dazhong Transportation Group, Shanghai SAIC Travel Technology, Shanghai Qiangsheng Taxi, Shanghai Jinjiang Taxi, and Shanghai Youdao Zhitu Technology. This issuance signifies a significant step forward for Shanghai in the realm of intelligent connected vehicles.