China Unites Its AI Power Into One Massive Supercomputer Network

China’s Boldest Digital Experiment Yet

As 2025 approaches its final weeks, China has unveiled what may become one of the most consequential technological experiments of the decade. Beyond faster chips, smarter algorithms, or more advanced robots, this initiative redefines something far more fundamental: how computing power itself is organized and delivered at a national scale. China has officially launched a vast, ultra-high-speed artificial intelligence computing network that links distant data centers into what effectively behaves as a single, colossal supercomputer. Spanning roughly 34,175 miles (55,000 kilometers) of optical fiber across 40 cities, the system connects China’s most powerful computing hubs into a unified AI infrastructure. … Read more

Altman Praises DeepSeek’s R1 Model, Promises Superior AI Models

Altman Praises DeepSeek’s R1 Model, Promises Superior AI Models

In a recent statement that has reverberated across the tech world, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised the newly unveiled R1 model by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, calling it “impressive.” This acknowledgment comes at a pivotal moment as DeepSeek has quickly gained attention for releasing a generative AI model that is said to be both highly capable and more affordable compared to its U.S. counterparts. DeepSeek’s model challenges the dominance of AI giants like OpenAI and Meta, bringing into focus the increasing competition and innovation in the generative AI landscape. A Glimpse Into DeepSeek’s R1 DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup, has … Read more