What's next for AI in 2026? At WAIC, we spoke with experts across the full industrial chain: from high-quality data services and domestic computing infrastructure to vertical large language models and real-world commercial applications.

The shift is clear: model democratization is now mainstream. The focus has moved from pure foundational models to practical, value-driven vertical applications, backed by massive domestic computing clusters, clinical-grade medical AI and global meteorological early-warning systems like MAZU.

Watch for exclusive frontline insights into China's booming homegrown AI ecosystem and the directions shaping its near future.