Huawei announces the launch of superclusters of AI without American chips

Huawei has announced plans to launch two superclusters of artificial intelligence, Atlas 950 and Atlas 960, in 2026 and 2027, despite American restrictions on advanced chips. The company aims to surpass industry leaders like Nvidia by using its own Ascend chips. This initiative underscores China's efforts to become technologically self-sufficient and reduce dependence on Western technology. Huawei promises that its superclusters will provide unprecedented processing power, essential for AI development.