Huawei to Launch Ascend 910C AI Chip Targeting Nvidia Amid U.S. Sanctions
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China's Huawei Technologies is developing a new chip called Ascend 910C to compete with Nvidia in the field of artificial intelligence, as it faces US sanctions, according to sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. The chip is being tested by Chinese companies and is said to be comparable to Nvidia's H100. The move comes after US regulators banned Nvidia from selling its advanced chips to Chinese customers due to national security concerns. Huawei plans to start shipping the new chip in October and has already received initial orders from companies like ByteDance, Baidu, and China Mobile, with a total value of around $2 billion.According to sources, Huawei Technologies is nearing the launch of a new chip for artificial intelligence use in China, aiming to compete with Nvidia despite U. S. sanctions. The chip, known as Ascend 910C, has reportedly been undergoing testing by Chinese internet and telecom companies in recent weeks. Huawei has allegedly compared the chip's performance to Nvidia's H100. However, Huawei has not yet responded to a request for comment from Reuters.
Last year, U. S. regulators imposed restrictions on Nvidia, banning the sale of its advanced chips, including the H100, to Chinese customers citing national security concerns. In response, Nvidia developed three chips specifically for the Chinese market, including the heavily restricted H20 chips. Huawei's goal is to begin shipping their newest chip as early as October, and major companies like ByteDance, Baidu, and China Mobile are reportedly interested in obtaining the 910C chips. Initial negotiations suggest that orders for the chip could exceed 70, 000, with an approximate value of $2 billion.
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Huawei to Launch Ascend 910C AI Chip Targeting Nvidia Amid U.S. Sanctions
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