[Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Development Report (2026): Generative Artificial Intelligence application scenarios show a diversified development trend, and the potential of smart consumption represented by smart devices is accelerating.] On September 29, the China Internet Network Information Center Policy and International Cooperation Institute released the "Generative Artificial Intelligence Application Development Report (2026)" at the "2026 (Seventh) China Internet Basic Resources Conference". The "Report" shows that generative artificial intelligence application scenarios are showing a diversified development trend, and the potential of smart consumption represented by smart devices is accelerating. First, intelligent question and answer is the main application scenario. 76.0% of users said they would let generative artificial intelligence answer questions; the proportion of users who used generative artificial intelligence to process pictures/videos, texts, work summaries/meeting minutes/PPT were 47.8%, 37.6% and 32.5% respectively. Second, life assistants and smart offices have grown significantly. Judging from the number of users using various generative artificial intelligence applications, the number of uses of AI comprehensive assistant, AI efficiency office and other applications have increased by more than 100% year-on-year. Third, smart consumption stimulates new consumer demand. Data shows that 38.7% of netizens have purchased smart hardware devices online in the past six months. Among them, wearable devices and 3C digital products are the primary entry points for Chinese netizens to access smart hardware devices. The proportion of netizens who have purchased smart wearable devices is 20.2%; the proportion of netizens who have purchased 3C digital products such as smartphones and tablets is 18.2%.