Posted 12/27/2023, 10:00:18 AM
Beijing Launches Powerful AI Computing Platform to Boost Local Firms Amid US Export Curbs
- Beijing launches public AI computing platform, Shangzhuang project, to support China's AI development amid US export restrictions
- Operated by Beijing Energy Holding (BEH), offers 500 petaflops computing power initially, aiming for 1,500 pflops by 2023
- Aims to alleviate computing power shortage for Beijing's institutions, facilities, SMEs pursuing AI
- BEH signed deals with Alibaba Cloud, Zhipu AI, etc to collaborate on areas like green energy, public cloud, infrastructure
- Part of Beijing's plans to provide state-sponsored computing resources to local AI firms to bolster position in AI