AI Advancements: ByteDance Leverages Huawei Chips for New AI Model Development
AI Advancements in ByteDance’s Strategy
AI advancements are reshaping the strategies of tech giants. ByteDance, the powerhouse behind TikTok, is reportedly preparing to develop a new AI model leveraging the capabilities of Huawei’s Ascend 910B chips.
Background on ByteDance’s Technological Shift
- ByteDance is responding to US restrictions that have necessitated a shift in tech suppliers.
- This evolution aims to accelerate the company’s tech development since the onset of 2022.
AI Model Development Using Huawei Technology
- ByteDance’s new project involves using Huawei’s Ascend 910B chip primarily for training AI models.
- This chip is already in use for less-demanding inference tasks, mostly predictions.
However, training AI necessitates vast data and high-performance computing capabilities, usually delivered by top-tier GPUs like NVIDIA’s.
Current Challenges and Future Outlook
The computing power available from Huawei’s chips lags compared to NVIDIA’s offerings in China.
- ByteDance had ordered over 100,000 Ascend 910B chips in 2023 but faced delivery challenges, receiving fewer than 30,000 as of July.
- This shortage complicates establishing a timeline for their upcoming AI model.
ByteDance's Existing AI Framework
Leveraging their existing tech, ByteDance has introduced models like Doubao, a chatbot, and tools such as a text-to-video resource named Jimeng.
Amidst a growing interest in AI applications, ByteDance's Doubao has surged, reaching over 10 million monthly active users since its launch in August 2023.
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