Exploring the Transformational Impact of AI and Releasing the Report “Operator Best Practices: AI Large Model-Empowering Verticals Use Cases”
11 December 2024, Beijing: The GSMA hosted its Year End Gala in Beijing today, bringing together leading figures and distinguished thinkers from China mobile, technology and media ecosystems. Among the over 150 attendees and speakers from more than 100 organisations at the event were senior representatives from China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Sun Media Group, Baidu, Context Lab, Future Labs, Xuanyuan Academy, and AsiaInfo.
Taking place under the theme “Breaking Boundaries to Ignite Innovation and Drive Change”, the event featured an agenda of keynotes and panel sessions exploring the latest trends affecting the mobile ecosystem, to inspire fresh perspectives for the year ahead. Topics covered include the importance of establishing responsible practices for the use of AI, the transformative opportunities the technology presents for the telecoms industry and vertical sectors, the use of AI in the connectivity industry, and the rise of electric vehicles and industrial digitalisation in China, and how it can better expand into global markets.
The GSMA’s Head of Greater China, Sihan Bo Chen, said: “The mobile industry in China is leading the charge in leveraging 5G, cloud and compute to explore new business models and drive positive change across vertical sectors, diversifying their services beyond core connectivity. The rise of AI and electric vehicle sectors showcases the increasing contributions of China’s stakeholders to global development. Looking ahead, I look forward to seeing Chinese industries collaborate more extensively with the international community through the GSMA’s unparalleled global platforms, and facilitating innovations that will help the sector grow.”
Exploring operator best practices of AI large models in China
The GSMA marked the gathering of China’s mobile and adjacent ecosystems with the publication of a spotlight report on the operator best practices of AI large models across verticals. The report features case studies in sectors including government, customer services, industrial applications, healthcare, education, cultural tourism, urban governance and more, as well as practical guidance for further deployments across industries.
Featured deployments include:
- “Four Predictions” Flood Control System in Ningxia: China Mobile has collaborated deeply with the water conservation industry in the “Four Pre-” (prediction, pre-warning, pre-rehearsal, and pre-planning) flood control project on the eastern foot of Helan Mountain in Ningxia. By leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, digital twins and big data, they have built an intelligent computing power service platform, significantly enhancing the digitalisation, intelligence, and precision of water conservation’s “Four Pre-“. The project achieved real-time simulation, monitoring, prediction, and optimisation of the water system’s operating status, enhancing the reasoning and pre-rehearsal effects of a flood scenario. This has made significant contributions to the goals of sustainable water resource utilisation and disaster prevention and mitigation.
- Multimodal Sichuanese Dialect Protection: China Telecom has built a multimodal AI database for the Sichuanese dialect, enabling dialect speech recognition, synthesis and other capabilities. This serves as a bridge for cultural exchange, alleviating language communication barriers, and has been successfully applied in fields such as cultural tourism and live streaming to assist farmers, promoting the protection and inheritance of dialects. This not only fosters the protection and development of cultural diversity but also facilitates global cultural exchange and cooperation, contributing to the goal of sustainable development.
- Yuanjing Urban Governance Large Model Reshaping Urban Governance: China Unicom leverages the Yuanjing-Urban Governance Model to address complex issues in the urbanisation process, such as traffic congestion and environmental pollution. This model integrates diverse urban data, providing comprehensive insights and predictions to assist governments and relevant departments in making scientific decisions. It has not only significantly improved the level of urban governance and service efficiency, but also optimised resource allocation, enhanced urban operational efficiency, and provided innovative solutions for sustainable urban development.
The Year End Gala is the last event in the GSMA’s calendar, which returns next year with GSMA MWC25 Barcelona between 3-6 March. Taking place under the theme Converge. Connect. Create., MWC25 Barcelona will bring together high-level government ministers, industry leaders and founders for the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. Secure your place to attend here.
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