The technology giant, known for its popular short video apps, has been aggressively expanding in the AI sector. Its ChatGPT-like service Doubao has become one of China’s leading AI platforms, and the company last month unveiled updates for a range of AI models and products.
A document published on the Shanxi government website confirmed the approval of the Volcano Cloud Taihang Computing Centre II Phase project. Operated by ByteDance-controlled Volcano Cloud (Datong) Technology, the project will cover 205,013 square metres (2,206,742 sq ft), equivalent to the area of nearly 30 football pitches.
The development will include six two-storey data centre buildings, one six-storey integrated facility, as well as other supporting infrastructure. The centre is expected to house 15,604 12-kilowatt server cabinets and 510 network cabinets. The provincial government first released a detailed blueprint for the project in July.
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How does China’s AI stack up against ChatGPT?
How does China’s AI stack up against ChatGPT?
High-performance computing centres are crucial for training large language models (LLMs), managing extensive data processing, and ensuring the scalability and efficiency of AI-driven services. Despite US export restrictions that have limited access to the world’s advanced semiconductors, China’s Big Tech firms are leveraging local chips to enhance computing capacity.
