Apple abandoned its self-driving electric car project and turned to the field of artificial intelligence, sparking heated discussions in the industry. This strategic adjustment has been recognized by Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, and Musk, CEO of Tesla. They both believe that artificial intelligence will be Apple’s main battlefield in the future. Li Xiang even boldly predicted that if Apple succeeds in the field of to C artificial intelligence, it will become a trillion-dollar giant; even if it fails, its valuation will be in the trillions. This reflects the industry’s high concern for the future development prospects of artificial intelligence.
Apple cancels plans to develop self-driving electric cars and turns to artificial intelligence division. Li Xiang, CEO of Li Auto, said that Apple made the right strategic choice to give up building cars, and believed that artificial intelligence is a must-win for Apple. Musk tweeted a tribute to Apple's decision. Li Xiang believes that if Apple develops toC artificial intelligence, it will become a US$10 trillion company, and if it fails, it will become a US$1 trillion company. Artificial intelligence will become the top-level entrance to all devices, services, applications, and transactions. The electrification of cars is the first half, and artificial intelligence is the final. The artificial intelligence extended by mobile phones is bits, the artificial intelligence of cars is atoms, and artificial intelligence spans the digital world and the physical world. There are three necessary conditions for the success of artificial intelligence: talent, data, and computing power.Apple's strategic shift highlights the huge potential and fierce competition in the field of artificial intelligence. In the future, artificial intelligence will profoundly affect all walks of life, and companies with core technologies and talent reserves will take the lead. This is not only about the future of Apple, but also about the future direction of the entire technology industry.