Analysis: Huawei's Horinger data center, among China's largest for AI, has ~7% of the compute of SpaceX's Colossus 2 and may stay far behind until at least 2028 (Ben Cottier/Epoch AI)
Recent findings underscore a severe disparity in advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure between leading facilities. Ben Cottier of Epoch AI determined that the compute capacity of Huawei's Horinger site reaches only about 7% of SpaceX's Colossus 2. The analysis indicates this substantial computing gap is expected to persist over the coming years, likely keeping the facility far behind through at least 2028.
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A substantial compute power gap separates one of China's largest AI data centers from Spa…: A substantial compute power gap separates one of China's largest AI data centers from SpaceX's infrastructure.
The severe capacity disparity between the two computing installations is projected to con…: The severe capacity disparity between the two computing installations is projected to continue until at least 2028.
Epoch AI's assessment indicates that major domestic Chinese AI hardware will face multi-y…: Epoch AI's assessment indicates that major domestic Chinese AI hardware will face multi-year timeline delays to achieve parity.
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