Malaysia weighs Huawei chips for sovereign AI push
The country is seriously considering using Huawei’s AI hardware as the backbone of a RM2 billion initiative aimed at giving Malaysia greater control over national data.
Malaysia is considering utilizing Huawei Technologies Co’s artificial intelligence (AI) chips for its sovereign AI initiatives, marking a significant win for Chinese AI technology. The Southeast Asian nation is evaluating the use of Huawei’s AI hardware, valued at RM2 billion (US$494 million), to enhance control over national data.
The chips under consideration are Huawei’s Ascend 910C product, rather than the more advanced Ascend 950 lineup. The decision could potentially allow Malaysia to circumvent US export regulations and showcase its commitment to secure technology, essential for its growing AI data centre ecosystem. However, the US government remains skeptical, with officials expressing concerns over Huawei hardware handling sensitive intelligence material.
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