China invests two hundred ninety five billion in AI with local Huawei hardware

China has announced a state plan to inject $295 billion into artificial intelligence data centers over the next five years. These centers will be connected into a national network with the goal of making AI cheaper and expanding it as a public service. The strategy prioritizes the use of local hardware, reducing dependence on foreign technology.

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Huawei dominates hardware in the new AI infrastructure 🏭

The official directive requires that at least 80% of projects use Huawei processors and equipment, leaving NVIDIA with a reduced commercial margin. This measure aims to ensure technological self-sufficiency and avoid potential external restrictions. The data centers will be integrated into a national network that will optimize resources and centralize data processing for large-scale artificial intelligence applications.

NVIDIA, the guest who could no longer sit at the table 🎭

While NVIDIA was preparing its best GPUs for the Chinese party, the host arrived with a full sign at the entrance. It seems Huawei's processors will be the new owners of the dance floor. In the end, self-sufficiency comes at a price, and for the green graphics giant, that price is watching from the window.