The US plans to release industry standards for AI models, which could restrict the businesses of companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Zhipu plans to develop its own AI chip and has already contacted chip companies to accelerate efforts to address its computing power shortcomings.
According to sources familiar with the matter, Zhipu is evaluating the possibility of designing its own AI chip to address the rapidly growing demand for its GLM series of open-source large models and the shortage of computing resources caused by US export restrictions. Odaily has recently made preliminary contact with some Chinese chip design companies to explore cooperation in developing a customized AI processor optimized for its model operation scenarios. Zhipu is one of China's leading AI large-scale model companies, with its GLM series models attracting attention due to its open-source strategy and performance. As the application scale of large-scale models expands, high-performance computing resources have become a key bottleneck for AI companies. Developing its own chips is seen as a way to reduce dependence on external GPUs and improve computing efficiency. Currently, Zhipu AI has not yet made a final decision on whether to proceed with the chip project; the relevant plans are still in the early evaluation stage. (The Information)
Sources say China may restrict overseas users from accessing its most advanced AI models.
According to Foresight News , citing three sources familiar with the matter, Chinese authorities have held multiple meetings with top technology companies to discuss potentially restricting overseas users' access to China's most advanced artificial intelligence models, including those yet to be released.
Liu Liehong: The release of industry data value has entered a new stage of in-depth advancement, and the National Data Administration will work with relevant departments to introduce targeted and specific measures.
Mars Finance reported on July 7th that Liu Liehong, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the National Bureau of Data, attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the "2026 Global Digital Economy Conference" and the "Data Element Development Forum" held in Beijing from July 2nd to 3rd. Liu Liehong stated that with the implementation of the "531" work system, the potential of data elements is being released at an accelerated pace, and data circulation and utilization are showing new trends. First, the release of industry data value has entered a new stage of in-depth advancement. Enterprises should focus on the "three main battlefields" to realize their own value in deepening the circulation and utilization of industry data; local governments should focus on creating a strong data atmosphere to empower industrial transformation and promote high-quality economic development through data; the National Bureau of Data will work with relevant departments to introduce targeted and specific measures. Second, the solutions to key problems are becoming clearer. For example, adapting to the diverse data needs of artificial intelligence and solving the problems of "dispersed system construction, inconsistent standards, and difficulty in data sharing," the practice of using "technology empowerment" such as intelligent agent invocation to resolve the pain point of "data dispersion," and using "semantic unification" to solve the problem of "inconsistent formats" has begun to show results. Third, data empowerment for the innovative development of artificial intelligence is continuously deepening. On the supply side, we will accelerate the construction of a high-quality dataset supply system for the industry; on the circulation side, we will systematically optimize data usage rules and circulation models for artificial intelligence; on the application side, we will drive the data flywheel to accelerate through "analog-data resonance". (National Data Administration website)
The National Development and Reform Commission disclosed five key work plans for the artificial intelligence industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, emphasizing the strengthening of key technologies such as models, computing power, and data.
According to Mars Finance, at a press conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government on July 7, Wang Ruomeng, Deputy Director of the Innovation and High-Tech Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission, disclosed the working plan for my country's artificial intelligence industry during the 15th Five-Year Plan period: First, accelerate independent innovation. Strengthen research on key technologies such as models, computing power, and data; increase basic research; generate more original achievements; and contribute Chinese wisdom to the global development of artificial intelligence. Second, strengthen application-driven development. Focus on areas with significant economic contributions, high strategic value, and good social benefits; open up a number of high-value scenarios; and create a number of benchmark applications. At the same time, pay attention to the impact of artificial intelligence on employment, promote the creation of new jobs and empowerment of traditional jobs through artificial intelligence, and prioritize its application in "dangerous, dirty, tiring, and heavy" scenarios. Third, deepen ecological collaboration. Continuously promote deep adaptation of software and hardware, common prosperity of open and closed sources, integration of industry, academia, research, and application, and differentiated regional development to significantly improve the efficiency of ecological collaboration. Fourth, adhere to openness and win-win cooperation. Extensively carry out international cooperation in artificial intelligence, promote open-source and inclusive technology, support the Global South in strengthening artificial intelligence capacity building, and actively participate in international governance in the field of artificial intelligence. Fifth, ensure safety and controllability. We must coordinate development and security, accelerate legislation in the field of artificial intelligence, improve the system of rules and regulations, prevent risks such as data misuse, deepfakes, and privacy breaches, and ensure that the development of artificial intelligence is for human use and under human control. (Cailian Press)
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The "Beijing Digital Economy Development Report (2025-2026)" was released, predicting that the core artificial intelligence industry will reach approximately 450 billion yuan in scale by 2025.
According to Mars Finance, at the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference results release conference yesterday, Lu Ya, Vice President of the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, released the "Beijing Digital Economy Development Report (2025-2026)" blue book. The report shows that in 2025, Beijing's digital economy added value exceeded 2.4 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.7%, accounting for 46.4% of GDP. It ranked second in the global digital economy benchmark city index evaluation, with a development index value of 0.770, firmly maintaining its position as a "global leading city." Lu Ya introduced that Beijing's status as the "No. 1 city for artificial intelligence" continues to be consolidated. In 2025, the core artificial intelligence industry scale was approximately 450 billion yuan, attracting over 2,500 related enterprises. As of April 2026, 225 large-scale models had been registered. Innovation and industry application of large-scale models are accelerating in both directions, rapidly empowering industrial upgrading, technological innovation, and public services. The market-oriented reform of data elements is being deepened, and breakthroughs have been achieved in the construction of "one zone and three centers." The trading volume of the Beijing International Big Data Exchange increased by 150% year-on-year, and the circulation of trusted data space is deepening around key areas such as healthcare and audiovisual media. (Cailian Press)