China’s AI Computing Capacity Expected to Double Despite Reliance on US Chips
China’s AI computing capacity is expected to double, according to a report. The expansion could strengthen the country’s ability to train and deploy artificial-intelligence systems, but it is likely to remain constrained by its heavy reliance on US-made chips.
The report also highlights China’s dependence on offshore cloud access. This suggests that access to advanced processors and computing infrastructure beyond China’s domestic supply chain will remain an important factor in the country’s AI development.