China Mandates Domestic AI Chips for Government Data Centers

China Mandates Domestic AI Chips for Government Data Centers

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In a move to strengthen its domestic semiconductor sector, China has reportedly prohibited the use of foreign-manufactured artificial intelligence (AI) chips within state-run data centers. This policy aims to decrease China’s dependence on international technology and foster the growth of its local AI chip industry. News of the restriction first surfaced in a discussion on Reddit. [Reddit Post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1osg2bh/china_bans_foreign_ai_chips_in_state_data_centers/]