Launches·October 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT·1 source
How DeepSeek Is Shaping Huawei’s AI Chips in a Growing Challenge to Nvidia
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What happened
- DeepSeek is working closely with Huawei Technologies on the design of future artificial-intelligence chips, according to two people familiar with the matter.
- The collaboration goes beyond typical discussions between companies and chip suppliers about semiconductor road maps.
- Huawei engineers are incorporating DeepSeek’s requests into chip development, potentially supporting Chinese frontier AI models without Nvidia technology.
Why it matters
The collaboration could affect the competitive outlook for AI-chip suppliers and China’s ability to develop advanced AI models amid reliance on domestic technology.
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