Chinese AI chip start-up exits stealth, bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls
Chinese AI chip start-up Dongfang Suanxin, led by industry veteran Wei Shaojun, has emerged from stealth mode. Like giants such as Huawei, it is betting on 3D stacking to work around US technology export controls.
Chinese AI chip start-up Dongfang Suanxin has emerged from stealth mode and stepped into the spotlight. The company launched a corporate website and social media account, positioning itself as a new player in China's AI computing sector.
The start-up is led by industry veteran Wei Shaojun, who is also vice-president of the China Semiconductor Industry Association. According to the SCMP, the company is betting on 3D stacking, joining giants such as Huawei.
That approach aims to work around US export controls on advanced chip technology. The start-up's performance and manufacturing capacity will be watched closely as an indicator of China's position in the AI chip race.
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