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Intel (INTC.O) has announced plans to introduce two AI chips with reduced capabilities specifically for the Chinese market, as part of efforts to comply with the U.S. export controls and sanctions.
Tech Outlet, reports that the upcoming chips, named HL-328 and HL-388, are slated for release in June and September, respectively, as outlined in a white paper published on the company's website dated April 12.
Intel's move follows a similar strategy by rival Nvidia (NVDA.O), which unveiled intentions to develop three China-specific chips after the United States implemented stricter regulations late last year, limiting the capabilities of AI chips permitted for shipment to China.
The China-specific AI chips from Intel are built on the company's latest Gaudi 3 product line, officially introduced on April 9. These chips boast advanced hardware features, including on-chip memory, high-bandwidth memory, and interface standards. However, their performance will be intentionally curtailed to align with export control regulations.
Nvidia's counterpart to Intel's initiative, the H20 chip, is expected to be released in small quantities in the first quarter of 2024, with larger batches anticipated in the subsequent quarter, according to a report by Reuters in January.
