中国国営中央テレビ（CCTV）によると、中国・鄭州のコアノードは2月初旬の試験運用開始以来、チップ数を3万個から6万個に倍増させ、同国で最も強力な科学インテリジェントコンピューティングインフラとなった。
中国の「科学のためのAI（AI for science）」コンピューティングインフラの一部である鄭州コアノードは、2月初旬の試験運用開始以降、チップ数を3万個から6万個に増やした。CCTVの報道によれば、この拡張は米製チップを使用することなく達成され、同国で最も強力な科学インテリジェントコンピューティングインフラとなった。
CCTVは今回の進展について、「AIを活用した科学研究のためのコンピューティングインフラにおける中国の画期的な成果であり、AI産業応用の主導権を握る一助となるだろう」と評した。
北京日報によると、中国の研究者たちはこれまで長らく、計算能力の不足、ソフトウェアの制限、主要ツールを外国のサプライヤーに依存していることなど、「科学のためのAI」研究における課題に直面してきた。
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The output of China's core artificial intelligence industry exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan ($165 billion) in 2025, with more than 6,200 companies operating in the field, said Li Lecheng, head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The remarks came after the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing on Thursday.
China's vice minister of industry and information technology, Zhang Yunming, said at a January 22 press conference that the number of AI firms exceeded 6000 in 2025, with the core industry expected to surpass 1.2 trillion yuan. The sector highlighted how advanced manufacturing and AI-driven industries provided strong momentum for growth, boosting manufacturing value added by 5.9%.
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China has approved the import of high-end Nvidia AI chips following weeks of uncertainty. Over 400,000 H200 chips are set to reach major tech companies. This move reflects China's effort to meet technological demands while pursuing self-reliance.
Bytedance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly partnering with a Singapore-based firm to acquire NVIDIA's advanced B200 AI chips for use in Malaysia, bypassing US export restrictions. This arrangement aims to support AI research and development outside China. The project involves significant investment and adheres to export regulations.
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On Wednesday, United States authorities charged Chinese nationals and companies in two separate cases with offenses including conspiring to smuggle advanced AI chips to China and drug trafficking with money laundering. One case involves smuggling American-made AI chips via Thailand, the other an alleged fentanyl supply chain.
The European Union has excluded Chinese organizations from its most advanced collaborative technology programs, covering fields like artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors, and biotechnology. The EU cites concerns over research security and potential military applications. Chinese space scientist Wu Ji expresses doubt that the policy will significantly harm China and suggests it may instead isolate Europe further.
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Tesla is constructing a new supercomputer powered entirely by its own hardware, bypassing Nvidia GPUs. The project aims to surpass Nvidia's capabilities and extend AI computing to space-based applications worldwide. Elon Musk has confirmed the restart of work on this, Tesla's largest supercomputer to date.