AI Is Becoming a Manufacturing Industry | WAIC 2026 Agent Product Observations
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At the WAIC 2026 conference, AI agents from companies like StepFun, 01.AI, and Baidu were showcased. The trend suggests AI is evolving into a manufacturing sector, with a focus on general-purpose agents.
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026, product observations highlighted that AI is becoming a manufacturing industry. Companies such as StepFun (阶跃星辰), 01.AI (零一万物), and Baidu showcased their AI agent products, indicating a shift towards general-purpose agents. The conference emphasized the industrial production of AI solutions.
- Abbreviations
- WAIC = World Artificial Intelligence Conference — Всемирная конференция по искусственному интеллекту
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