iFlyTek Shifts to Huawei Chips, Boosting China's AI Ambitions
Chinese tech giant iFlyTek has announced a significant shift in its AI strategy, exclusively using Huawei's Ascend 910B chips for training and deploying its models. This move aligns with Beijing's push for domestic AI development and self-sufficiency in chip technology.
iFlyTek's decision comes amidst US trade sanctions that restrict both iFlyTek and fellow Chinese chipmaker Sophgo from accessing advanced US chips. The Chinese government has been actively encouraging domestic collaboration, leading Sophgo to adapt its SC11 FP300 compute card to support DeepSeek's R1 model, with the government's backing.
The SC11 FP300 card, which boasts 256 gigabytes of high-bandwidth memory and up to 1.1 terabytes per second of memory bandwidth, has successfully passed verification for DeepSeek's R1 model. iFlyTek has reported a substantial increase in training efficiency, jumping from 25% to 73%, when using Huawei's Ascend chips compared to Nvidia's A800 chips.
iFlyTek's switch to Huawei's Ascend 910B chips, facilitated by Sophgo's adapted compute card, signals a significant step in China's drive for self-reliance in AI technology. This shift could potentially reshape the global AI landscape, as major players explore and adopt domestic alternatives.
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