Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched its V4 model specifically adapted to run on Huawei chips, rolling out both Pro and lighter “Flash” variants. The move underscores Beijing’s push to build an independent AI stack, reducing reliance on foreign compute. By aligning advanced models with domestic hardware, DeepSeek is highlighting progress in China’s broader AI infrastructure.
Huawei says its Ascend supernode powered by Ascend 950 AI chips will fully support Deepseek’s V4 model variants after the Chinese AI startup released a preview. The announcement positions Huawei’s hardware stack as a near-term platform for Deepseek’s next generation, signaling escalating competition in China’s domestic AI compute ecosystem.
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Huawei says it will ramp up smart-driving R&D with more than $10 billion over the next five years, aiming to boost computing power for training. The move underscores the company’s push to accelerate AI model development for autonomous driving systems, betting that stronger compute capabilities will translate into faster progress and improved performance on next-generation driving technologies.
Huawei plans to invest $2.6 billion in research and development for smart driving, alongside major spending on computing power. The company says the push is designed to strengthen its position in China’s electric vehicle market as demand accelerates. Huawei’s automotive unit is now its fastest-growing business, with multiple vehicle models showcasing its technology.
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