**Baidu**, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), China’s top state-asset regulator. The partnership aims to accelerate the digital transformation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and promote the high-quality development of China’s economy.
Under the agreement, Baidu and SASAC will collaborate in several key areas:
– **Digital Infrastructure**: Baidu will provide cloud computing, big data, and AI infrastructure to support the digital transformation of SOEs.
– **AI Empowerment**: Baidu will offer AI technologies, including natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning, to enhance the efficiency and decision-making capabilities of SOEs.
– **Industry Applications**: Baidu will work with SASAC to explore and develop industry-specific AI solutions for sectors such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and energy.
– **Talent Cultivation**: The two parties will jointly establish AI training programs and cultivate AI professionals to support the long-term digital transformation of SOEs.
The partnership is expected to leverage Baidu’s expertise in AI and SASAC’s extensive network of SOEs to drive innovation and create new growth opportunities. It is aligned with China’s broader push for digital transformation and the integration of AI into various sectors of the economy.
In a statement, Baidu’s Chairman and CEO, Robin Li, said, .
