图像识别行业投资与展望

In 2013，the emergence of Deep Learning algorithm marks the third peek on the development of Artificial Intelligence. In succession，Deep Learning algorithm achieved success in image recognition and Voice recognition fields，accuracy of which are above 95% and 99% respectively. Based on that，Artificial Intelligence is on the threshold of Perceptual Intelligence Era. In the Data layer，by the early 2016，total global data volume has increased to amazing 8.59ZB，and this number will continue rising to 44ZB by 2020 with CAGR being above 50%，which provides massive training samples for the Deep Learning algorithm. In 2016 Quarter 1，number of start companies focus on Image recognition using the Deep Learning algorithm has reached 180 worldwide and each got raised more than 10 million dollars by VC or PE. IT monsters like Google，Facebook，Intel，Apple，Twitter and BAT all zealously seek M&A opportunities in this field for early entry advantages. In the future，Artificial Intelligence will step into high-speed growth period and Image recognition will apply to scenarios such as Intelligent Transportation，Intelligent Security，Intelligent City，Intelligent Medical Care，Intelligent home and so on，in which great investment opportunities are implicit.