Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip, targeting a Q1 2027 release as it seeks to close China's AI computing gap with the U.S. and directly challenge Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market.
Background
The U.S. has imposed export controls restricting China's access to advanced AI chips, prompting Chinese companies like Huawei to accelerate domestic chip development as part of China's broader push for semiconductor self-reliance.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Sep 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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- 6.0 / 10