Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other seven departments: Guide platform enterprises to strengthen innovative layout in artificial intelligence fields such as general large models, industry large models, and intelligent agents
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and six other departments have released a plan to guide platform companies in strengthening innovation within artificial intelligence, specifically focusing on general and industry-specific large models, as well as intelligent agents. The initiative, part of a broader strategy to foster collaboration between large and small enterprises in the platform economy from 2026 to 2028, also aims to accelerate breakthroughs in high-end chips and next-generation operating systems and terminals. The plan encourages collaborative research and development between platform companies, SMEs, universities, and research institutions on key technologies. AI
IMPACT This policy aims to accelerate AI innovation in China, focusing on large models and agents, and supporting advancements in critical hardware like high-end chips.