Can Chinese silicon replace Nvidia? Here are 5 AI models trained on local chips (opens original article in a new tab)

Chinese AI models are using domestic hardware for inference but not pre-training, with efforts to develop a self-sufficient supply chain despite current limitations.

• Chinese AI models are increasingly competitive with US peers but still rely on foreign hardware for pre-training
• Domestic chips are used for model inference but not for top models' pre-training
• Chinese AI labs are experimenting with using local hardware for training phases due to export controls and self-sufficiency goals
• Natixis economist notes China is building a rare domestic AI supply chain