DeepSeek and Huawei target Nvidia’s software edge with Ascend tools
AI Summary- DeepSeek and Huawei unveiled open-source programming tools for Huawei’s Ascend AI chips.
- DeepSeek is preparing at least 160,000 Ascend 950DT chips for an Inner Mongolia data center.
- Ascend 950DT is scheduled to launch in Q4 2026, with partial deployment indicated for late 2027 or early 2028.