AI industry in Xi'an experiences rapid development

Xi'an, capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, has focused on the field of artificial intelligence, or AI, and advanced the construction of its Xi'an national new generation AI innovation and development pilot zone in recent years.

Currently, Xi'an is home to more than 150 AI-related enterprises and more than 20 related scientific research institutions, mainly involved in integrated circuits, big data, industrial robot and unmanned aerial vehicle system industries.

The city achieved strong results in the construction of technological innovation systems, innovative talent training mechanisms and the expansion of integrated developments and applications.

Xi'an has carried out research into the core technologies of AI and boosted the development of an open and shared platform for AI. It has also expanded the layout of AI industry innovation supply chain projects and held various AI-related activities.

In addition, many universities in Xi'an and well-known artificial intelligence companies have jointly hired and trained top-flight people in the field of AI. For example, Xi'an Jiaotong University and Xidian University signed agreements with Chinese multinational tech group Baidu, Inc to promote strategic cooperation in AI training.