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DeepSeek releases software to power AI training on Huawei chips

Original: China's push to replace Nvidia isn't just about silicon anymore; it's about the software bottleneck. DeepSeek's new rele

China's effort to reduce reliance on Nvidia is shifting from chip hardware to software. DeepSeek has released core software optimized for Huawei's Ascend processors, aiming to close the usability gap that has made training AI models on domestic chips difficult. Observers say the move signals that China's semiconductor independence push now hinges as much on building a workable software ecosystem as on making competitive silicon.

Why now: DeepSeek's new software release marks a concrete step in China's bid to replace Nvidia, touching on the timely themes of AI chips, export controls and Huawei's Ascend platform.

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• China's push to replace Nvidia isn't just about silicon anymore; it's about the software bottleneck. DeepSeek's new release of core software optimized for Huawei's Ascend processors tackles this head-on. By bridging the critical usability gap for AI model training, this… · asiaai

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