Posted 2/2/2024, 5:17:00 PM
US export curbs on Nvidia chips open door for Huawei and other Chinese firms to boost domestic AI chip capabilities
- U.S. export restrictions on Nvidia chips are prompting Chinese AI companies to seek domestic suppliers like Huawei.
- Huawei has seen increased demand for its Ascend AI chipset due to the Nvidia restrictions.
- It's unclear if Huawei's chips can match Nvidia's performance.
- The Nvidia restrictions provide an opening for Chinese companies to develop their own AI chip capabilities.
- By 2024, China is rushing to cultivate homegrown AI chip suppliers to reduce reliance on foreign tech.