Under the background of artificial intelligence, in order to better deal with the social problems in the development of China's manufacturing industry, this paper, Taking Foshan manufacturing industry as an example, summarizes the social attributes of three different stages of the development of artificial intelligence. This paper discusses the contradiction between different disciplines and the advantages and disadvantages of the application of artificial intelligence technology in Foshan manufacturing industry and its social impact. The results show that a correct understanding of some social problems in the development of Foshan manufacturing industry under the background of artificial intelligence is conducive to the formation of forward-looking suggestions and countermeasures, which is the key to the transformation and upgrading of Foshan manufacturing industry. It is of great significance to realize the 2025 plan.