HANGZHOU, China/GUANGZHOU/TOKYO -- Major Chinese companies like e-commerce giant Alibaba and telecommunications titan Huawei Technologies have begun competing to develop their own artificial intelligence semiconductors.
Companies pursue self-sufficiency, but restrictions on advanced equipment remain
A server equipped with Alibaba's in-house AI semiconductors. The company unveiled the server at an event on Wednesday. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
HANGZHOU, China/GUANGZHOU/TOKYO -- Major Chinese companies like e-commerce giant Alibaba and telecommunications titan Huawei Technologies have begun competing to develop their own artificial intelligence semiconductors.