Didi bolsters AI efforts to boost smart transportation push

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has said it is now focusing on artificial intelligence and smart transportation innovation, as it attempts to expand its booming shared mobility empire into more fields and gain momentum in emerging industries.

The company officially launched its AI Labs in Beijing on Friday, marking its latest step in expanding its research into AI-driven innovation, attracting top AI experts and boosting the development of smart traffic technologies.

The move came shortly after the Beijing-based startup unveiled an integrated solution for smart city traffic management on Thursday. The technology employs traffic data collected from Didi's platform and data resources from local governments and business partners.