Z.AI confirmed GLM-5.3 Flash runs inference entirely on Chinese-made hardware, likely HiSilicon chips, marking a notable step toward AI self-reliance. However, the analysis notes that HiSilicon's 910c series remains roughly 40% slower than Nvidia's H100, with gaps in features like native FP8 support. US export restrictions continue to drive China's push for domestic AI chip development.
Background
Chinese AI companies have faced US export restrictions on advanced GPUs, prompting efforts to run large language models on domestic silicon. HiSilicon's 910c is Huawei's most competitive AI chip, often compared to Nvidia's H100.
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- Lobsters
- Published
- Aug 30, 2026 at 04:44 AM
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- 6.0 / 10