From smart operating systems to scenario-specific AI agents, companies from the Lin-gang Special Area showcased a range of cutting-edge innovations at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference, held in Shanghai from July 17 to 20.

SenseTime, a leading full-stack AI company in China, unveiled its flagship multimodal foundation model, SenseNova U1 Pro, and launched the "Galaxy Plan" in partnership with nearly 20 partners to enhance domestic computing power ecosystems. 

ThunderSoft, a leading global operating system provider, introduced an AI-native vehicle operating system built on Qualcomm's Snapdragon SA8X97P platform, which integrates five key scenarios such as parking, navigation, and smart driving.

ThunderSoft brings its AI-powered vehicle operating system to 2026 WAIC. [Photo/Harbour City Group]

LinkWise, which specializes in enterprise data intelligence solutions, showcased the world's first eco-friendly immersion-cooled integrated AI system along with Develop China Tech.

Jurismind, an AI-powered legal service provider, released two new products featuring chip-level encryption for enhanced data security.

Midu Technology, a leader in domain-specific large models, showcased its AI agents for data insights, office writing, and content review.