On the eve of May Fourth Youth Day, General Secretary Xi Jinping once again came to the middle of young people.

On the morning of April 29, in the Shanghai "Mosu Space" big model innovation ecological community, the General Secretary inspected the display of big model products of key incubated enterprises and had cordial exchanges with young innovative talents here.

The average age of this group of young people is less than 35 years old. General Secretary Xi Jinping sighed: "Artificial intelligence is a young cause and also a young person's cause."

Why do the General Secretary pay so much attention to young people and young people engaged in this cause?

Because both are related to China's future.

The General Secretary once pointed out that artificial intelligence is "a strategic technology leading a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation." He also pointed out that youth work "is a strategic work in the work of the Party." The two "strategic" are closely intertwined, which is even more meaningful.

Looking back at the general trend of world development since modern times, it can be said that where technological innovation emerges, the development commanding heights and economic competitiveness will turn. Artificial intelligence has a "leader" effect with strong spillover drive, which is of great significance to China's future strategic significance.

Youth is the pioneering force in national construction and social development, and is also the builder of the future, representing the future of the motherland and the hope of the nation.

Young people, especially young people in emerging industries, have their ability and spiritual outlook, not only affect the current development process of relevant industries and technologies in my country, but also affect the development momentum in the next few decades or even longer periods of time.

How can young people in young careers live up to the General Secretary’s concern?

The key is to run the baton of history well.

At the private enterprise symposium held in February this year, Wang Xingxing, CEO of Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd., was the youngest speaker at the symposium. The General Secretary told him: "The innovation of the country requires the contribution of the younger generation."

The strength of physical strength, energy, active brainpower, novel concepts, lofty ideals, and desire for development are all the advantages of young people.

The "young careers" including the artificial intelligence industry are often at the forefront of scientific and technological exploration and industrial development, and are characterized by technology-intensive and cross-border integration. If young people fully utilize their unique imagination and creativity, boldly explore, dare to venture and try, they will definitely become an indispensable new force in the development of innovative China.

We must not only have the breakthrough power of "a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger", but also have the determination to "sit on the bench for ten years".

In July 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping, who was inspecting Nanjing, Jiangsu, came to Nanrui Group to communicate with young employees. He said earnestly: "We say that great things are late, what are great things? They are the best things and the most sophisticated things. These things cannot be made at once. They all require a lot of effort, and even a lifetime of energy."

To achieve maturity in a young career, it is inseparable from the accumulation of time and patience. As the General Secretary said, young people who work hard in emerging industries will maintain the tenacity of sharpening their swords for ten years and move forward step by step, and will definitely be able to walk their own magnificent journey.

How should the whole society support the development of young people in young careers?

General Secretary Xi Jinping once pointed out the direction in this way, "Look at the innovation and creation of young people with an appreciation and praise, and actively support them to excel in their lives."

Researchers at Zhejiang University still remember that in 2007, Comrade Xi Jinping came to Zhejiang University to conduct research and watch the experimental demonstration of the "rat robot". For some reason, there was a mistake in the experimental demonstration. Comrade Xi Jinping comforted that "it is normal for mistakes in the experiment" and encouraged "young people to try more interdisciplinary research."

Young careers require special elegance tolerate mistakes. Only by breaking outdated concepts such as seniority and full reproach can young people be relaxed, boldly innovate, and stand out.

The "Model Speed ​​Space" of the General Secretary's investigation this time has established a computing power scheduling platform to help enterprises solve the computing power needs, and provide a number of policy assistance in finance, talents, etc., so that young entrepreneurs are more confident and confident in innovation and breakthroughs.

Just like the growth of saplings cannot be separated from sufficient sunshine and rain, the whole society has increased its support in policy support and talent training, so that young people will have more enthusiasm for development in emerging industries.

In Shanghai, you can feel the gathering and surging of the power of youth everywhere. Looking across the country, in industries such as information technology and technology applications, countless young people have emerged and taken the main force, and a large number of "unicorn enterprises" and "gazelle enterprises" led by young people have emerged continuously.

This is the youthful response of the young people to the General Secretary deeply, and it is also the key to the vitality of youth China.

Planning: Wang Yongqian, Zhang Xiaosong

Editors: Yang Jinzhi, Zhu Jichai

Chief editors: Gao Lei, Dong Xue

Visual: Zhang Huihui, Zhang Shuzhi

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