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DeepSeek tested AI models on Huawei chips before Huawei knew

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DeepSeek has been testing and retrofitting its AI models on Huawei chips, reportedly before Huawei was aware of the specific usage. Huawei later provided assistance to DeepSeek after learning of their work with the hardware. This collaboration highlights the growing synergy within China's AI ecosystem. AI

IMPACT This collaboration highlights the developing infrastructure and partnerships within China's AI sector.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a past event and collaboration, not a new release, product, or policy.

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DeepSeek tested AI models on Huawei chips before Huawei knew

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    In a recent episode with Jing Yang, Asia Bureau Chief at The Information, we learned DeepSeek was already retrofitting and testing their models on Huawei chips

    In a recent episode with Jing Yang, Asia Bureau Chief at The Information, we learned DeepSeek was already retrofitting and testing their models on Huawei chips before Huawei even knew. They chose the hardware voluntarily, and Huawei later sent teams to help. # china # ai Listen: …

    LINKS podcasts.apple.com/…/id914868245

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