WAIC Tour: Compute Hardware Upgrades on Display
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-07-17
At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, the author noted a stark contrast compared to last year: many GPU startups have evolved from offering scattered devices to full **rack-scale systems**, adopting more advanced **cooling solutions**. He also mentioned that side discussions and booth tours all pointed to the exact same conclusion: **compute power remains the absolute core issue**.
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