Huan Qiu Wang·2025-12-24 08:51Core Viewpoint - The Chinese computing power industry is at a strategic crossroads, deciding between continuing a closed technology stack approach or pioneering a new competitive model based on open collaboration [1][3]. Industry Challenges - The current domestic AI computing power industry faces a dilemma of "full-chain internal competition" and "dual barriers," leading to significant industry anxiety. Companies have invested heavily in creating isolated "technology islands," resulting in fragmentation and high adaptation costs for users [4][5]. - The performance gap and ecological barriers present deeper challenges, with domestic chips lagging behind international standards and NVIDIA's CUDA ecosystem creating a strong lock-in effect [4]. Strategic Shift - The solution lies in transitioning from a "closed full-stack" to an "open layered" competitive logic, emphasizing collaboration among various manufacturers to create an industry platform that can systematically challenge dominant players [6][8]. - The establishment of the Photonic Organization serves as a platform to balance competition and cooperation, allowing companies to focus on their strengths while sharing results for mutual benefit [6][8]. Implementation of Open Architecture - Leading IT companies in China are moving away from a "large and comprehensive" model to a "focused and strong + ecological empowerment" approach, concentrating resources on their core competencies while opening other areas to ecosystem partners [8]. - The scaleX super cluster exemplifies this open architecture, achieving significant breakthroughs in system architecture and energy efficiency, with a 20-fold increase in computing density and a PUE of 1.04 [9]. Market Engagement - The open architecture aims to lower the barriers for users transitioning from closed ecosystems, enhancing cost efficiency and optimization for clients, particularly benefiting small AI chip design and software companies [9][10]. - The shift from standardized supply to joint customization is crucial for domestic computing power systems to penetrate mainstream commercial markets [10]. Future Outlook - The competition in the AI computing power industry is evolving into a battle between centralized control models and distributed innovation models based on open standards [14]. - The open path chosen by the Chinese industry reflects a deep understanding of its structural and innovative characteristics, aiming to harness the full potential of its comprehensive electronic information manufacturing chain and vibrant small to medium enterprises [14].