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China's lab-grown diamonds see AI-driven export boom for chip cooling

China's lab-grown diamond industry is experiencing significant export growth, driven by the increasing demand for advanced chip cooling solutions in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The value of exports through the Shanghai Diamond Exchange surged by 65.3% in the first half of the year, reaching US$210 million. China, already the world's largest producer of synthetic diamonds, is leveraging the superior heat dissipation properties of these gems to expand their market beyond traditional jewelry applications. AI

IMPACT Accelerates the development of more powerful AI hardware by enabling advanced cooling solutions.

RANK_REASON Significant industry trend driven by AI demand, with substantial export growth figures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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China's lab-grown diamonds see AI-driven export boom for chip cooling

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Ma ·

    China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip cooling

    Once overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the world’s largest producer of the syntheti…