February 20, 2025 – The chemical industry is on the brink of unprecedented opportunities and transformations as the AI wave surges forward. Recently, DeepSeek has successfully disrupted the long-standing “compute power stacking” model in the global AI industry with its innovative “low-cost + open-source approach” strategy, paving the way for the widespread application of AI technology. This move is expected to ignite a wave of AI innovation across society and accelerate the infiltration of AI technology into various industry sectors.
Within the chemical industry, the impact of this AI shockwave is particularly pronounced. Firstly, the rapid development of the AI industry is poised to significantly stimulate demand for high-end new chemical materials. As AI technology continues to advance, the requirements for material performance are also increasing, providing a strong impetus for the new chemical materials industry to thrive and accelerate the process of domestic substitution, propelling the industry to higher levels.
According to AsiaMB, AI technology is set to empower the entire chemical industry chain, enhancing operational efficiency across various links. In the research and development sector, the application of AI technology will dramatically shorten the development cycle of new products, reduce R&D costs, and improve R&D efficiency. Meanwhile, on the operational front, AI technology can assist companies in achieving refined management, optimizing production processes, and enhancing resource utilization efficiency, thereby boosting their overall competitiveness.
It is foreseeable that AI technology will bring about a profound transformation in the chemical industry, steering it towards a more intelligent, efficient, and green development path.