China has introduced a detailed plan to make artificial intelligence (AI) a core part of everyday life and the economy.
According to a policy document from the State Council, the goal is to gradually roll out AI across different areas of society.
The first step is scheduled for 2027, by which time the country expects around 70% of its population to use AI-powered tools or services.
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That would mean about 980 million people using smart applications such as digital assistants or AI-connected devices on a regular basis.
The policy also outlines how AI should be used in various areas, including production, retail, governance, social services, and global partnerships. It also focuses on changing how people work and live by integrating intelligent systems into daily routines and decision-making processes.
The government plans to build on this momentum, with an even higher usage goal of 90% by 2030. By 2035, China aims to complete the transition to what it describes as an “intelligent economy and intelligent society”, where AI tools are an integral part of both business operations and personal life.
Officials are using the growth of smartphone usage as a model. China hit 70% smartphone adoption in 2018, eight years after the iPhone became available in the country. The current plan is to achieve a similar result using AI tools, but in a shorter timeframe.
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