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The Rise of Cambricon and the New Era of Chinese AI A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup, Cambricon, has recently captured global attention due to the U.S. sanctions imposed on Beijing. While the company once relied heavily on Huawei just six to seven years ago, it has experienced rapid growth, largely driven by China's national technology self-reliance policy. Chen Tianshu, the 40-year-old founder of Cambricon, has also quickly become a billionaire. According to Bloomberg, Cambricon's stock price surged by more than 765% over the past 24 months. The Bloomberg Billionaires Index reported that Chen, who holds 28% of the company, saw his wealth more than double since the beginning of the year, reaching $22.5 billion (approximately 33 trillion Korean won). He became the world’s third-richest person under 40. Bloomberg noted, "This demonstrates how China is creating a new class of state-backed technology elites through strong support for its domestic AI indus...

Expansion of AI Infrastructure in Europe U.S. big tech companies are increasingly investing in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure across Europe, signaling a strategic shift in their global operations. These investments are not only aimed at strengthening their presence in the region but also at aligning with the evolving regulatory landscape and digital transformation initiatives. Google has taken a significant step by announcing a 5.5 billion euro investment in Germany by 2029. This initiative includes the construction of a new data center in Diezenbach, near Frankfurt, as well as the expansion of the Hanau data center, which was launched in 2023. The company is collaborating with German energy firms to ensure that the power required for these facilities comes from clean energy sources. Specifically, Google will purchase electricity from Engie, a leading energy company, and expand its Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) partnership. This collaboration aims to increase the use of onsh...