Based on the background of western development and digital China construction strategy in the new era, this paper focuses on the mechanism innovation and system adaptation of the transformation from ecological value of characteristic industries in western counties to digital economy driven by artificial intelligence technology. Based on the new quality productivity theory and ecological modernization theory, this paper constructs a three-dimensional analysis framework of "technology enablement-path innovation-system adaptation", and reveals the core role of AI technology in the process of digitalization, capitalization and capitalization of ecological resources by combining typical cases in Shaanxi and Sichuan. The research shows that through blockchain confirmation, intelligent accounting and digital market construction, western counties can break through geographical and resource constraints and realize the transformation of ecological resources into economic value; and the coordinated promotion of the three paths of "intelligent upgrading of industry", "digital format cultivation" and "regional coordinated development" needs to be supported by matching differentiation systems. The study further proposes to construct a policy system of "county digital ecological community", which provides theoretical support and practical paradigm for western counties to leverage ecological advantages and realize green rise relying on AI technology.

He Aihong. AI Enabling Mechanism of Characteristic Industries in Western Counties: Research on Transformation Path and Institutional Adaptability of "Ecological Value-Digital Economy". Academic Journal of Business & Management (2025), Vol. 7, Issue 10: 57-64. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJBM.2025.071009.

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