Huawei's CloudMatrix 384 could outpace Nvidia in the AI race, study suggests

Editor's take: The Trump administration attempted to curb China's ability to advance its computing capabilities through tariffs and other trade restrictions. However, this unprecedented trade war may have instead pushed Beijing to accelerate its efforts in developing powerful new AI systems.

As newly appointed US tech czar David Sacks predicted just a month ago, Trump's tariffs appear to be backfiring in spectacular fashion. Chinese tech giant Huawei is reportedly developing a powerful AI system that can already compete with Nvidia's most advanced infrastructure in the race for the world's fastest AI platforms.

Huawei publicly unveiled its new system, the CloudMatrix 384, at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. The three-day event was packed with companies showcasing their latest AI innovations, and according to Reuters, Huawei's booth was among the most crowded and talked-about at the show.

Many attendees were eager to learn ...