Huawei Technologies, a leading Chinese tech firm, is advancing its efforts to develop a powerful AI processor, the Ascend 910D, which aims to challenge the dominance of US chip giant Nvidia. The company has approached several Chinese technology firms to test the new chip, which is still in the early development phase. The initial batch of samples is expected as early as late May. Huawei’s goal is for this processor to surpass Nvidia’s H100, one of the most advanced AI chips on the market. The progress reflects Huawei’s resilience despite US restrictions that have limited China’s access to cutting-edge AI hardware. The company has already demonstrated its technological capabilities by launching a domestically produced processor in its Mate 60 smartphone, even amid ongoing US sanctions. The new AI chip, along with previous versions like the 910B and 910C, is part of China’s broader strategy to build a self-sufficient semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on US technology. As the global competition in AI hardware intensifies, Huawei’s efforts are seen as a significant step toward fostering China’s technological independence.
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