Shanghai Registers 82 AI Large Models for Industry Applications
Shanghai Advances AI Development with 82 Registered Large Models
At the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, Zhang Ying, Director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, announced that 82 large AI models have completed official registration in Shanghai this year. This milestone supports the city's initiative to build national artificial intelligence demonstration bases across critical sectors.
Strategic Industrial Development
Shanghai has cultivated specialized AI industrial clusters through coordinated urban development:
- Mosu Space in Xuhui District focuses on model ecosystems, housing over 500 "AI+" enterprises
- Moli Community in Pudong specializes in embodied intelligence and vertical applications, attracting nearly 200 AI companies
These hubs create concentrated environments for technology exchange, talent development, and commercial application of AI innovations.
Comprehensive Financial Support System
The municipal government has established a multi-tiered funding framework:
- National Artificial Intelligence Fund leadership
- Municipal parent fund focusing on critical resources (computing power, language data)
- District-level matching funds
This system provides end-to-end financing from seed stage startups to mature enterprises, ensuring sustained growth throughout the AI development lifecycle.
Key Industry Applications
The registered models target transformative applications in:
- Smart manufacturing
- optimizing production lines and quality control
- Financial technology
- enhancing risk assessment and fraud detection
- Healthcare AI
- improving diagnostics and treatment planning
- Educational technology
- personalizing learning experiences
The initiative aligns with China's national strategy to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2030.
Key Points:
- ✅ 82 large AI models officially registered in Shanghai
- ✅ Focus on manufacturing, finance, healthcare & education sectors
- ✅ Two major innovation hubs established (Mosu Space & Moli Community)
- ✅ Full-cycle funding system supports startups to mature firms
- ✅ Part of China's strategic push for AI leadership