China’s ‘homegrown Nvidia’ chief launches new AI chips

Moore Threads is back in the spotlight after its wild Shanghai debut, and Zhang Jianzhong walked right into that momentum with new AI chips meant to cut dependence on Nvidia inside China. The company rolled out this new hardware only weeks after its stock jumped five-fold, and Zhang used the Beijing event to push a clear message: developers in China should not have to wait for foreign tech to move forward. “These products will significantly enhance world-class computing speed and capabilities that all developers aspire to,” he said, adding that he wants local teams to build without waiting for outside supply. “We hope they can meet the needs of more developers in China so that you no longer need to wait for advanced foreign products.” China’s chipmakers are getting heavy attention as the government pushes for a strong semiconductor base, and investors are betting that firms like Moore Threads can...

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