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Hangzhou pivots to deep-tech infrastructure, away from viral AI hype

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Hangzhou is shifting its technology strategy, moving away from consumer-facing viral products towards foundational deep-tech companies. The city's new focus, exemplified by the "New Eight Steeds," targets infrastructure development in areas like AI GPUs and specialized chips, contrasting with its previous "Six Little Dragons" initiative which emphasized more visible, consumer-oriented innovations like robotics and AI models from companies such as Unitree Robotics and DeepSeek. This strategic pivot aims to build a more sustainable and profitable tech ecosystem, even if it garners less public attention. AI

IMPACT Hangzhou's strategic shift towards deep-tech infrastructure could influence the development and availability of foundational AI components.

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece discussing a city's strategic shift in technology investment.

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Hangzhou pivots to deep-tech infrastructure, away from viral AI hype

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