Huawei to Launch Advanced SuperPoD Chips to Boost China’s AI and Computing Power
Chinese tech giant Huawei is set to roll out next-generation computing systems designed to connect chips at ultra-high speeds, a move aimed at strengthening China’s artificial intelligence capabilities and reducing dependence on Western technology, a senior executive revealed on Thursday.
The announcement comes amid growing technological competition between China and the United States, as both nations vie for leadership in AI and advanced semiconductor development.
Huawei, headquartered in Shenzhen, joins other global tech players such as California-based Nvidia in this high-stakes rivalry, with both companies facing restrictions on international operations.
Introducing Huawei’s Atlas 950 and Atlas 960 SuperPoDs
Huawei Deputy Chairman Eric Xu confirmed that the company will launch the Atlas 950 and Atlas 960 “SuperPoDs” to meet increasing long-term computing demands. These advanced systems will integrate thousands of Huawei chips, dramatically enhancing computing capacity for AI applications and other high-performance tasks.
According to state-run Chinese business outlet Jiemian, the Atlas 950 is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of this year, while the Atlas 960 will follow in 2027. Xu emphasized that the new SuperPoDs will deliver industry-leading performance across several metrics, including neural processing units (NPUs), total computing power, memory capacity, and interconnect bandwidth.
China Pushes for Domestic Chip Independence
Huawei’s announcement follows a report by the Financial Times indicating that China’s internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), instructed domestic tech companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to halt orders for specific Nvidia products. The directive reportedly involves Nvidia’s RTX Pro 6000D chips, which are advanced processors designed specifically for the Chinese market.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed disappointment over the report, highlighting the tension between global tech firms and Chinese regulators.
Industry analysts suggest that Beijing’s move reflects a broader strategy to promote domestic alternatives, encouraging companies like Huawei and Cambricon to compete with Nvidia’s chips and accelerate local production. Recent regulatory meetings reportedly evaluated how Chinese-made chips perform compared to Nvidia’s offerings for AI and high-performance computing applications.
Huawei’s SuperPoD initiative signals China’s growing focus on self-reliance in critical technologies while reinforcing the country’s push to dominate the AI and semiconductor sectors in the coming years.