Report: DeepSeek helping design Huawei's future AI chips to train frontier models without Nvidia
kimmonismus · x · 2026-10-20
Reports circulating claim DeepSeek is helping design Huawei's future AI chips so frontier-model training becomes possible without Nvidia, part of China's push for full AI-stack independence. The goal is to train frontier AI entirely on Chinese chips, with TileLang software easing switching between platforms; major hurdles remain in chip performance and manufacturing capacity.
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