Huawei is intensifying its efforts in the AI chip race with its new advanced AI chip ‘Ascend 910D’, eyeing to rival Nvidia’s widely used H100 GPU, according to recent reports from TechCrunch and the Wall Street Journal.
Sources say the Chinese tech giant is advancing development of the Ascend 910D, collaborating with domestic companies to test the chip. This strategic move places the Chinese tech giant in direct competition with Nvidia, whose GPUs are widely regarded as the gold standard for training advanced AI models.
The push comes in the wake of heightened U.S. export restrictions, which have made it more difficult for Chinese companies to access top-tier AI chips from American suppliers. These measures are part of a broader initiative by the U.S. to curb China’s advancement in cutting-edge technologies like AI and high-performance computing.
With access to Nvidia’s products now limited, Chinese tech firms are increasingly looking inward for hardware solutions. Huawei’s development of the Ascend 910D could offer a critical alternative, addressing local demand and advancing China’s ambitions for technological self-sufficiency.
As Techedt highlights, Huawei’s ongoing investment in semiconductors, despite prolonged U.S. sanctions, demonstrates its commitment to innovation and to reducing reliance on foreign technology.
