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Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed

… That flexibility matters because US export controls restrict Chinese firms from accessing the world's most advanced AI chips, particularly those used for training, which at this point are primarily developed by Western companies like Nvidia. “We will continue to push for training on more different … …

Apr 29, 2026 · Zeyi Yang

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Huawei's ‘Chip Queen’ Throws Down the Gauntlet

… HiSilicon says it’s also improving chip performance by accounting for nanoscale electronic phenomena; designing chips to work well together; and developing interconnects that speed chip-to-chip communication, a key trick for training large AI models. “For both AI training and inference, the win is … …

May 27, 2026 · Will Knight