Zhipu AI Builds Large Data Center with Domestic Chips

Chinese company Zhipu AI, an AI model developer, has built a large data center that operates exclusively on domestically produced chips. The data center is designed for training and running AI models. The decision to use only Chinese processors underscores the country's drive to reduce dependence on foreign technologies, especially amid US sanctions. The center's capacity will enable Zhipu AI to scale its development in foundational models and make AI more accessible. Although the exact specifications of the chips have not been disclosed, the source notes that the project was realized with support from the national import substitution program.