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DeepSeek CEO: Training on Huawei chips is a major bet; Huawei to deliver training chips by Q1 2027

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The Information reports that DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng told investors that using more domestic chips to train models is a major priority, calling training on Huawei chips one of the company's biggest bets. Huawei is expected to deliver training chips in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, according to sources.

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    Sources: DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng says training on Huawei chips is one of DeepSeek's biggest bets and Huawei is set to deliver training chips in Q4 or Q1 2027 (The Information)

    The Information : Sources: DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng says training on Huawei chips is one of DeepSeek's biggest bets and Huawei is set to deliver training chips in Q4 or Q1 2027 — DeepSeek CEO Liang Wenfeng told investors that a major priority for his company is to use more domestic chips to train its models …

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