Zhongguancun Institute of Artificial Intelligence
Zhongguancun Institute of Artificial Intelligence is a research institute dedicated to turning AI innovation into real-world impact. ZGCI serves as a multiplier, bridging silos and traditional divides between theory and practice to drive technological progress, cultivate top-tier talent, and transform research into future-ready industry solutions. ZGCI's work spans disruptive technologies that address complex challenges across a diverse range of sectors—helping businesses and society harness AI for digital transformation and sustainable growth. By fostering a connected ecosystem of industry, academia, research, innovation, and capital, ZGCI is creating fertile ground for next-generation AI startups and world-leading AI innovation and leadership. In doing so, it is helping industries innovate, businesses grow, and people and communities thrive in the AI era.
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Zhongguancun Institute of Artificial Intelligence
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Al Core
Al Core
Model architecture, optimization algorithms, reinforcement learning, AI safety, embodied intelligence, and AI Infrastructure.
AI x Natural Sciences
AI x Natural Sciences
AI technologies and applications in the natural sciences, including physical sciences, life sciences (including medical science), and scientific computing.
AI x Social Sciences
AI x Social Sciences
AI applications in the social sciences and industries, including education, finance, governance, and AI Ethics.
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2026-01-15
Nature | Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists' impact but contract science's focus
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2026-01-05
Zhongguancun Academy and Zhongguancun Institute of Artificial Intelligence Unveil Breakthrough of “AI Driven Agentic Design Platform for Tumor Immunotherapy Drugs”
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2025-10-24
Nobel Laureate Arieh Warshel to Attend ICAIS 2025 — Inaugural International Conference on AI Scientist @ZGCAxZGCI
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2025-09-14
ZGCA x ZGCI Announce Latest Research Progress
Driven by a vision to cultivate globally competitive AI leaders and accelerate original technological breakthroughs, the Zhongguancun Academy (ZGCA) and the Zhongguancun Institute of Artificial Intelligence (ZGCI) have just released eight key areas
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2025-09-08
ZGCA Team Publishes in Nature Machine Intelligence: Accelerating Protein Engineering with AI
Protein engineering holds substantial promise for designing proteins with customized functions, yet the vast landscape of potential mutations versus limited laboratory capacity constrains the discovery of optimal sequences. Here, to address this, we prese
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