According to a report by China News Service, at a press conference on March 20th, the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and the Zhongguancun Management Committee announced their commitment to building a global "Open Source Capital." This initiative will promote the open-sourcing and open access of large AI models, injecting new vitality into future technological innovation. Deputy Director Liu Weihua emphasized the importance of the digital economy at the press conference, particularly the crucial role of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain in driving the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries.
In recent years, Beijing has made significant progress in artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, 6G, and brain-computer interfaces, becoming a leading force in technological innovation in China. Liu Weihua stated that Beijing will continue to focus on core breakthroughs in digital technologies, accelerating the deep integration of technology and industry to drive high-quality development of the digital economy.
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Specifically, Beijing will vigorously support the research and development of key core technologies. In the field of artificial intelligence, particularly in the research of fundamental model architectures, reinforcement learning algorithms, and computing power chips, investment will continue to increase. Simultaneously, plans are underway to accelerate the cultivation of disruptive new technologies such as optical computing chips. Furthermore, in the blockchain field, Beijing will strengthen research on next-generation specialized chips to promote breakthroughs in core technologies for national blockchain networks.
Beijing will also promote the combination of digital technologies and industries, driving innovative development in areas such as "AI + Basic Research," "AI + Pharmaceuticals," and "AI + New Materials." The deep application of artificial intelligence in education, culture, and law will also be a future development focus. Liu Weihua also mentioned accelerating the clinical trials and product launch of the "Bei Nao Yi Hao" wireless high-throughput brain-computer interface system, marking significant progress in the field of brain-computer interfaces.
In addition, the Beijing Municipal Government will continue to improve the technological innovation ecosystem, optimize the allocation of computing resources, and build a high-quality data ecosystem. By cultivating benchmark incubators and characteristic parks, promoting the development of key areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedicine, intelligent manufacturing, and quantum technology, Beijing will lay a more solid foundation for the future digital economy.
