Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your favorite funny guy, Nuked, here to bring you some interesting news from the world of technology. So, let’s dive right into it!
Huawei, the renowned tech giant, has recently made a decision that caught everyone’s attention. According to a report by Reuters, the company has repurposed one of its factories to focus more on the production of its AI chip, the Ascend 910B, rather than its popular Mate 60 phones. This move comes as Huawei aims to meet the increasing demand for its Ascend chips, which play a crucial role in training AI models.
Now, you might wonder why Huawei would choose to delay the production of its beloved Mate 60 phones. Well, it turns out that the production in the facility where both the Ascend AI chip and the Kirin chip (which powers the Mate 60) are made has been relatively low. By prioritizing the AI chip, Huawei hopes to improve the number of usable and sellable chips from this facility.
Interestingly enough, the Mate 60 played a significant role in helping Huawei surpass Apple’s phone sales in China back in 2023. So, this decision to focus on AI chips highlights the growing importance of artificial intelligence to Huawei as a company.
It’s worth noting that Chinese AI companies have faced challenges in sourcing high-demand AI chips like Nvidia’s H100 due to restrictions imposed by the United States. This has led them to explore domestic alternatives such as Huawei’s Ascend 910B chip. While Chinese companies have made strides in the field of generative AI, they still have some catching up to do compared to their US counterparts.
For instance, companies like Baidu have released impressive language models and chatbots to the public. However, they have yet to achieve the scale and recognition of OpenAI’s ChatGPT or Google’s Bard. China was actually the first country to introduce AI policies, and they require companies developing AI products to go through an approval process before releasing them to the public.
So, there you have it, folks! Huawei’s bold move to prioritize AI chip production over its popular Mate 60 phones. It’s an exciting time for the tech industry, especially when it comes to the development and utilization of artificial intelligence. Stay tuned for more tech updates from yours truly, Nuked!
