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The new AI park will house up to 400 enterprises and have an estimated annual output of US$7.7 billion. Source: Shutterstock

China wants to win global AI race with $2b research park

By | 4 January, 2018

CHINA is planning to build a CNY13.8 billion (US$2.12 billion) artificial intelligence development park in Beijing – a clear sign the country is determined to fulfil its ambitions to become a world leader in AI by 2025.

The AI park will house up to 400 enterprises and have an estimated annual output of CNY50 billion (US$7.7 billion), according to a Reuters report citing the official Xinhua news agency.

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It will primarily focus on attracting enterprises that work on big-data, biometric identification, deep learning and cloud computing.

The developer of the project to be located in Mentougou district is Zhongguancun Development Group. The group will look to partner with foreign universities and build a “national-level” AI lab in the area.

China is keen to speed up its AI development and overtake its main technological rival – the US – to be a world leader in the game-changing technology.

The one-party state wants to grow the sector to over CNY150 billion (US$23 billion) by 2020 and CNY400 billion (US$61.5 billion) by 2025, according to the State Council.

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Last year, the country unveiled several initiatives to boost AI research, including designating five agencies responsible for developing and implementing central government policies in AI over the next five years, as per the 13th Five-Year Plan for Developing National Strategic and Emerging Industries.

As well as local development initiatives, foreign firms are getting involved. Alphabet Inc’s Google in December announced a Beijing-based AI research team, targeting local research talent.



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Heidi Vella is a freelance energy and technology journalist based in London. Her interests include smart cities, clean energy, emerging markets and technology innovation. Prior to working freelance, Heidi spent four years’ covering all things technology and energy-related for London-based Progressive Digital Media.

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