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TECHNOLOGY · JUL 20, 2026
Zhipu AI Launches 1-Gigawatt Data Center Using Domestic Silicon
Zhipu AI began operating a 1-gigawatt data center powered by Chinese-made silicon to train next-generation GLM models without relying on Nvidia chips.
Zhipu AI has launched a 1-gigawatt data center powered exclusively by Chinese-made silicon. The facility is dedicated to training the company's next-generation GLM models, allowing for the development of advanced artificial intelligence independent of Nvidia hardware.
The scale of the center is intended to support large-scale model training. This move signals a strategic shift toward domestic hardware independence for high-capacity AI development within China.
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