Outstanding achievements in the AI field were also recognized at the gala. DeepSeek, which has attracted much attention due to its high performance, low cost, and open-source ecosystem, won the 2025 AI Innovative Application of the Year.

In terms of audio-visual presentation, the 2025 China · AI Gala broke away from the presentation mode of traditional gala-style programs. AI digital human and AgiBot co-hosted the event with CCTV hosts. Additionally, well-known AI "stars" such as Fourier robot and digital human Xingtong performed on the same stage alongside human performers, offering a unique audio-visual experience.