Chinese Tech Giants Train AI Offshore to Access Nvidia GPUs

What Happened

China’s major technology companies, including Alibaba and ByteDance, are increasingly relocating their AI model training to foreign data centers as a workaround to United States export controls that limit access to high-end Nvidia GPUs. These AI chips are crucial for training advanced artificial intelligence models, but recent US restrictions prevent Chinese firms from purchasing them directly for use in China. By shifting AI workloads to global facilities, the companies continue leveraging Nvidia’s leading chips and maintain pace in the global AI race, even as geopolitical tensions impact the supply chain.

Why It Matters

This move highlights how global tech strategies adapt to export controls and advancing AI innovation. It may accelerate foreign investment and partnerships while keeping Chinese players competitive in the international AI landscape. Read more in our AI News Hub