Chinese AI chip start-up exits stealth mode, bets on 3D stacking to bypass US controls

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Chinese AI chip start-up Dongfang Suanxin, led by Wei Shaojun, has exited stealth mode to compete in AI computing by leveraging 3D stacking technology to bypass US export controls. The firm joins major players like Huawei in navigating trade restrictions.

A Chinese artificial intelligence chip start-up led by industry veteran Wei Shaojun has emerged from stealth mode, joining giants like Huawei Technologies in betting on 3D stacking to bypass US tech export controls. Dongfang Suanxin, a company headed by Wei, who is also vice-president of the China Semiconductor Industry Association, has stepped into the spotlight by launching a corporate website and social media account, positioning itself as a new but formidable player in China’s AI computing...