AMD CEO Lisa Su Advocates for AI Collaboration with DeepSeek at China Development Forum

AMD's Strategic Engagement in China

AMD CEO Lisa Su has embarked on her latest visit to China, showcasing the company's significant contributions to the artificial intelligence (AI) progression among leading industry players, including DeepSeek and Alibaba Group Holding. During an AMD conference in Beijing, Su touted the compatibility of AMD chips with DeepSeek’s AI models and Alibaba’s Qwen series, enhancing technology development for these Chinese companies.

Growth in Model Performance

Su emphasized that AMD has noticed consistent advancements in DeepSeek model performance due to ongoing optimization. In a show of commitment, AMD is partnering with key companies, including Lenovo, Asus, and Microsoft, to foster an open-source AI ecosystem. This initiative is designed to cater to the growing needs of China’s AI sector.

• AMD's infrastructural support for DeepSeek's low-cost, high-performance AI models has been pivotal.
• DeepSeek’s models have kept Xiaomi and other tech companies consistently stocked up on processors, ensuring a thriving AI development landscape.
• Su’s visit to Lenovo highlighted the launch of their AMD-powered AI training server, Wentian WA7785A G3, achieving impressive throughput rates.

New Product Launches and Future Projections

On another note, AMD introduced several cutting-edge products, including the Ryzen 9 9950X3D for desktops and Ryzen 9000HX series for gaming laptops. Moreover, the company’s presence in mainland China and Hong Kong has grown significantly, with revenue hitting US$6.2 billion last year, constituting 24% of total sales.

Global Economic Impact

Lisa Su's trip, expected to last at least a week, aligns with the crucial China Development Forum, set for March 23 and 24 at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. This flagship economic event will see dozens of foreign CEOs in attendance as China intensifies efforts to attract international investment in light of rising geopolitical tensions.