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China’s Alibaba and Baidu have started using internally designed chips to train their AI models, partly replacing those made by Nvidia, The Information reported on Thursday, citing four people with direct knowledge of the matter.
Alibaba has been using its own chips for smaller AI models since early this year, while Baidu is experimenting with training new versions of its Ernie AI model using its Kunlun P800 chip, the report said.
Alibaba and Baidu did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.
The move is a significant shift in China’s…
