Indicates the type of a location. Location Type Defined by CCTVPLUS Indicates the role that a specific instance of a description takes among all descriptions. Description Role Defined by CCTVPLUS The role in the overall content stream. Part Role Indicates a kind of content rendition. Content Rendition Defined by CCTVPLUS CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. CCTV Newscontent Co.,Ltd. All Rights Reserved. No access Chinese mainland CCTV Newscontent www.cctvplus.com +86-10-83949886 +86-10-63978447 contact@cctvplus.com 2026-07-18T19:02:19Z 2026-07-18T19:02:19Z 2026-07-18 2014-11-06T09:22:45Z China Central Television China Tech July 17, 2026/File China-AI Conference/Traditional Manufacturer China's steel production giant opens to AI for more efficient operation China's steel production giant Baowu Steel Group is showcasing its latest achievements in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at the ongoing 2026 World AI Conference in Shanghai, aiming at using advanced technology to replace humans in dangerous job positions. China Baowu Steel Group, as world's largest steel maker, is headquartered in Shanghai, and produces over 130 million metric tonnes of crude steel annually, making it nearly twice the size of its closest global competitor. In recent years, this traditional manufacturer has introduced robots into its steel production line to lift efficiency and turn high-risk jobs into fully unmanned operations. "This robot can be used in the scenario of a steel converter, which is vital for testing molten steel quality in steel production. Traditionally, workers carry steel sampling rods from the sampling pump manually. The workplace is extremely dusty and hot, with strong heat radiation from the nearby converter. We plan to adopt robots to take over this work and free staff away from this high-temperature hazardous area," said Ke Tianyang, engineer of Turin Robotics of the Baowu Group. In 2023, the steel giant realized what is called a "lights-out factory," which refers to an intelligent factory that does not require manual intervention in the entire process of production, storage, and testing, and can be run automatically by machines even when the lights are off. Earlier this year, the company launched its AI 2.0 strategy, aiming to integrate artificial intelligence across its operations. From steel production and research to corporate governance and customer services, the initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of smart technologies throughout the business. "We've launched AI systems for converter furnace foremen and cold rolling operators. Trained on our years of production management know-how, they combine big data and large models to optimize scheduling, lift resource efficiency, boost safety and ease labor burden, enabling a true lights-out factory," said Tian Guobing, chairman of Baosight Software Co., Ltd., a listed industrial software and IT solutions provider with the controlling stake held by China Baowu Steel Group. Scheduled from Friday to Monday and themed "AI Partnership for a Brighter Future," the 2026 World AI Conference includes more than 140 forums, bringing together 1,400 guests from home and abroad. For the first time, the exhibition area exceeds 100,000 square meters, with over 1,100 enterprises participating. Chinese/Nats/Part Mute Shanghai, China - July 17, 2026 (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of booth of China Baowu Steel Group at 2026 World AI Conference 2. Various of robot operating 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Ke Tianyang, Turin Robot engineer, Baowu Group (starting with shot 3/partially overlaid with shot 4): "This robot can be used in the scenario of a steel converter, which is vital for testing molten steel quality in steel production. Traditionally, workers carry steel sampling rods from the sampling pump manually. The workplace is extremely dusty and hot, with strong heat radiation from the nearby converter. We plan to adopt robots to take over this work and free staff away from this high-temperature hazardous area." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 4. Robot operating ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 5. Various of smart steel plant models on display 6. Various of visitors 7. Various of robot, robotic arms operating 8. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tian Guobing, chairman of Baosight Software Co., Ltd. (starting with shot 7/partially overlaid with shot 9): "We've launched AI systems for converter furnace foremen and cold rolling operators. Trained on our years of production management know-how, they combine big data and large models to optimize scheduling, lift resource efficiency, boost safety and ease labor burden, enabling a true lights-out factory." FILE: Shanghai, China - Date Unknown (CGTN - No access Chinese mainland) ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 9. Various of animation showing steel production line ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 10. Animation showing AI steel plant 11. Various of steel production line, robotic machines operating 12. Various of software production line