
Huawei debuts Atlas 960 SuperPoD to sharpen AI chip race with Nvidia
Huawei unveiled the Atlas 960 SuperPoD computing cluster at the World AI Conference in Shanghai as part of its push to advance domestic AI chips and narrow the gap with Nvidia. Huawei also signaled plans for the Ascend 970 and 980 chip series in 2028–29, underscoring China’s broader drive for tech self-reliance amid U.S. restrictions. The announcement comes as geopolitical tensions and upcoming high-level talks frame the AI race, with analysts noting Huawei’s progress while Nvidia remains a dominant force.
