Abstract:Artificial intelligence (AI) is a cutting edge for science and technology, as well as for government and industry strategy. Based on keyword extraction, the techniques, organizations, platforms and planning related with government policies of Suzhou are analyzed, focus on sub-fields are detected. With reference to Wuzhen index, comparison is made between Suzhou and leading cities in AI, revealing its localization in AI industry and sub-fields in China. Further investigation is made on enterprise research projects, fundamental research projects and academic publications, leading to a judgment of Suzhou in applied developments, fundamental research and human resource pool. With its industry temperament, Suzhou should utilized AI to promote advanced manufacturing, to strengthen industry link resources and build up a talent pool to win the competence in AI industry.