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Z.ai flips on 1GW AI data center using only Chinese chips
Chinese AI firm Z.ai (formerly Zhipu) has activated a 1-gigawatt data center powered entirely by domestically produced chips, with no Nvidia hardware. The facility runs multiple clusters of 10,000 chips each, marking a milestone in China's push for AI self-sufficiency. The move underscores Beijing's efforts to bypass US export restrictions on advanced semiconductors.
Meridian48 take
The claim of zero Nvidia silicon is notable, but performance benchmarks against Nvidia-based clusters will determine if this is a genuine breakthrough or a symbolic achievement.
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Z.ai powers up a 1-gigawatt AI data center built entirely on Chinese chips, report claims — GLM developer now runs multiple 10,000-chip clusters with zero Nvidia silicon →
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