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Huawei chips aid DeepSeek-V4-Pro model training in China

Researchers have utilized Huawei's Ascend 910C chips to complete the post-training of the DeepSeek-V4-Pro AI model. This development is a significant advancement for China's semiconductor industry, aiming to transition from basic AI inference support to more complex model training capabilities. The effort is particularly notable given the ongoing US sanctions impacting the sector. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates progress in domestic AI hardware capabilities for advanced model training, potentially reducing reliance on foreign technology.

RANK_REASON Significant advancement in AI infrastructure and model training capabilities within China, driven by domestic hardware amidst international sanctions. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Huawei chips aid DeepSeek-V4-Pro model training in China

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    A research team including Huawei Technologies has used the firm's Ascend 910C chips to complete post-training for the DeepSeek-V4-Pro model, marking a major ste

    A research team including Huawei Technologies has used the firm's Ascend 910C chips to complete post-training for the DeepSeek-V4-Pro model, marking a major step forward as China's semiconductor industry tries to leap from supporting basic AI inference to more complex model train…