Machine Learning Algorithms & Natural Language Processing

Jul 9, 2026 · Industry Insights

DeepSeek’s Secret AI Inference Chip: A Year‑Long Project Aimed at Reducing Nvidia Dependence

DeepSeek is quietly developing a custom AI inference chip—started a year ago and recruited for without public postings—to cut reliance on Nvidia, a move reflected in a broader industry shift toward self‑designed chips and backed by a 51‑billion‑RMB funding round for compute infrastructure and talent expansion.