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Models·Sep 7·all news from September 7, 2026

Reports indicate that DeepSeek plans to build a data center in Inner Mongolia and install 160,000 Huawei AI chips, accelerating the development and operation of AI using Chinese-made GPUs.

DeepSeek reportedly intends to construct a data center in Inner Mongolia equipped with 160,000 Huawei AI chips. This project signals a strategic shift toward utilizing domestic hardware for large-scale AI development, potentially reducing reliance on international semiconductor suppliers amidst global export restrictions.

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