China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Core Insights - Top Chinese firms are training their AI models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and circumvent U.S. restrictions on advanced technology [1][2] Group 1: Training Locations and Companies - Alibaba and ByteDance are training their latest large language models in Southeast Asian data centers [1] - There has been a steady increase in offshore training locations since the U.S. restricted sales of the H20 chip in April [2] Group 2: Data Center Operations - Chinese companies are relying on lease agreements for overseas data centers owned by non-Chinese entities [3] - DeepSeek is an exception, having gathered a large stock of Nvidia chips before the U.S. export bans and training its model domestically [3] Group 3: Collaborations and Developments - DeepSeek is collaborating with domestic chip manufacturers, led by Huawei, to optimize and develop the next generation of Chinese AI chips [3]