Huawei Technologies is intensifying its focus on foundation models in the AI sector with a new unit, sparking competition among Chinese tech giants. The department falls under Huawei’s 2012 Laboratories, recruiting top AI talent. Richard Yu Chengdong, Huawei’s consumer group head, is leading the charge to build a world-class AI team.

Amid fierce competition in the AI space, Huawei appointed Zhou Yuefeng as CEO of its cloud computing business group. This move follows a restructuring of the cloud unit to prioritize AI-related businesses. Ren Zhengfei, Huawei founder, emphasized the company’s commitment to AI applications that address industry challenges.

Huawei is ramping up efforts to provide AI hardware and software services, developing home-grown alternatives to Nvidia’s AI processors. Ren Zhengfei stated the company’s research focus on AI models, big data, and computing power across various sectors. Huawei aims to leverage AI applications to solve real-world problems in industries, agriculture, and technology.

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