
Core Viewpoint - The recent rise in chip and AI computing indices is driven by the increasing demand for AI capabilities and the acceleration of domestic chip alternatives, highlighted by DeepSeek's release of DeepSeek-V3.1, which utilizes the UE8M0 FP8 scale parameter precision [2][5]. Group 1: Industry Trends - The chip index (884160.WI) has increased by 19.5% over the past month, while the AI computing index (8841678.WI) has risen by 22.47% [2]. - The introduction of FP8 technology is creating a significant trend in low-precision computing, which is essential for meeting the industry's urgent need for efficient and low-power calculations [2][5]. - Major companies like Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Alibaba have established the Open Compute Project (OCP) to promote the MX specification, which packages FP8 for large-scale deployment [6]. Group 2: Technical Developments - FP8, an 8-bit floating-point format, is gaining traction as it offers advantages in memory usage and computational efficiency compared to previous formats like FP32 and FP16 [5][8]. - The transition to low-precision computing is expected to enhance training efficiency and reduce hardware demands, particularly in AI model inference scenarios [10][13]. - DeepSeek's successful implementation of FP8 in model training is anticipated to lead to broader adoption of this technology across the industry [14]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - By Q2 2025, the market share of domestic chips is projected to rise to 38.7%, reflecting a shift towards local alternatives in the AI chip sector [9]. - The Chinese AI accelerator card market share is expected to increase from less than 15% in 2023 to over 40% by mid-2025, indicating a significant move towards self-sufficiency in the domestic chip industry [14]. - The industry is witnessing a positive cycle of financing, research and development, and practical application, establishing a sustainable path independent of overseas ecosystems [14].