SASAC Launches AI 'Renewal Community' with 244 Models
SASAC Unveils Open-Source AI Platform at WAIC 2025
The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) made a significant announcement at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, launching the "Renewal Community" open-source artificial intelligence platform. This collaborative initiative aims to pool resources from China's central enterprises, private sector, and academic institutions to drive innovation in AI technology.
Platform Architecture and Objectives
The platform focuses on six core functional areas:
- Computing power infrastructure sharing
- Model development and deployment
- High-quality data resources
- Domestic technology ("domestic products") promotion
- Real-world application scenarios
- Specialized industry development zones
"This represents a strategic move to integrate China's AI resources under a unified framework," explained a SASAC representative during the launch. "By breaking down silos between enterprises and research institutions, we can accelerate practical AI applications across industries."
Current Platform Achievements
Since its inception by 25 founding organizations including:
- Major state-owned enterprises
- Leading private tech firms
- Academic research institutions
- Standardization bodies
the platform has already aggregated:
- 244 industry-specific small models
- 158 curated datasets covering multiple domains
The community has also established specialized zones for:
- Domestic technology solutions
- Embodied intelligence research
- Smart grid applications
- Industrial automation scenarios
- Healthcare AI implementations
Strategic Importance
The launch comes as China intensifies efforts to:
- Develop homegrown AI capabilities
- Reduce reliance on foreign technology
- Create standardized development frameworks
The platform's open-source nature allows for: ✔ Cross-industry collaboration ✔ Resource optimization ✔ Faster commercialization of research ✔ Ecosystem-wide talent development
Key Points:
- Resource aggregation: 244 models + 158 datasets available immediately
- Multi-sector participation: Unprecedented collaboration between state and private entities
- Specialized zones: Targeted solutions for key industries like energy and healthcare
- Open innovation: Platform designed to accelerate domestic AI ecosystem growth