Shanghai Authorities Request Microsoft's Support in Advancing AI Technology

City open to collaboration on tech governance frameworks; Nvidia tests new chip with Chinese suppliers.

Shanghai authorities have expressed their desire for Microsoft to enhance the use of artificial intelligence technology in local businesses.
This request was made by Chen Jining, Shanghai's Communist Party Secretary, as part of the city's ongoing efforts to advance its technological capabilities.
Shanghai is open to collaborating with Microsoft on exploring governance frameworks and standards related to technology.
Nvidia Corp is testing the HGX H20 chip with Chinese server suppliers, but it likely has only about 20% of the computing power of Nvidia's H100.
Nvidia proposed to release a specialized AI chip for China by the first quarter of 2024 as the U.S. embargo on China kicked in.