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Hardware·Jul 20·all news from July 20, 2026

Z.AI Completes Giant Data Center With Chinese Chips to Train AI

Z.AI has finished building a large data center that exclusively utilizes Chinese-made processors for artificial intelligence training. This development marks a shift in Beijing’s strategy to build domestic infrastructure capable of supporting AI workloads without relying on Nvidia chips restricted by export controls. The facility serves as a test case for whether indigenous hardware can effectively replace the high-performance silicon previously sourced from international markets.

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