Rising AI compute demand is driving a new wave of price increases, signaling that computing power is becoming an increasingly scarce resource in the AI era. According to Jiemian News, following Alibaba Cloud and Baidu Cloud, Tencent Cloud has also joined the ranks of providers raising AI compute pri...

China’s AI chipmakers are stepping up their push toward Hong Kong listings. According to Reuters, Chinese search giant Baidu said that its AI chip unit Kunlunxin has confidentially submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on January 1, setting the stage for a potential spin-...

With China rushing to advance its AI chip capabilities despite U.S. export controls, Kunlunxin, the AI chip subsidiary of Chinese internet giant Baidu, is gaining renewed attention, particularly as rumors swirl about a possible IPO. According to Economic Daily News, Baidu’s AI chip subsidiary was ...

Tech layoffs are spreading, and China’s tech giant is no exception. According to sources cited by South China Morning Post, Baidu is trimming staff across key divisions and reshaping parts of its AI organization as it seeks to streamline operations after a loss-making quarter. The report adds that...

As China pushes to catch up with the U.S. in the AI race, local tech giants are answering the call with a steady stream of AI chip launches. Huawei has unveiled its Ascend AI chips, planning regular releases through 2028, while Baidu, at its World Conference on November 13, revealed it will roll out...