The announcement reflects the government's efforts to address the dual pressures of a persistently low birth rate and a shrinking workforce.
"We will expedite the development and deployment of new technologies and products, including big data and artificial intelligence, in areas such as social assistance, elderly care, and services for people with disabilities," stated Civil Affairs Minister Lu Zhiyuan during a press briefing at China's annual Two Sessions political event.
Lu emphasized that the initiative seeks to make these services "more convenient, accessible, and standardized."
China's population continued to decline in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decrease, with over 310 million individuals aged 60 and above.
Faced with a diminishing workforce, the government is increasingly relying on technological innovation to sustain economic growth.
Since the release of the latest version of DeepSeek's AI-powered chatbot in January, local governments have been quick to adopt the privately developed model into their service frameworks.
DeepSeek's cost-effective model has surpassed numerous Western AI rivals, even in light of US limitations on the export of advanced AI chips to Chinese companies.
Last month, President Xi Jinping reiterated his backing for the industry during an uncommon symposium for private enterprises, which included several executives from the AI and technology sectors. He encouraged them to "demonstrate their capabilities."
Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, attended the gathering alongside representatives from prominent technology companies like Tencent, Huawei, and Xiaomi.