Core Insights - The emergence of numerous domestic AI models in 2023 highlights the increasing demand for computing power in various sectors, including cloud computing, smart manufacturing, and intelligent finance [1] - The AI industry is viewed as a certain growth area, with computing power being a necessary but not sufficient condition for success, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive advantage across multiple domains [1] - Wuxi's proposal for "chip-computing synergy" aims to leverage national strategies to enhance AI applications in various fields, including agriculture and urban governance [1] Computing Power Demand - The rapid growth of AI has led to an unprecedented demand for computing power, with estimates indicating a need for 260 trillion TeraFLOPS of computing power daily to support AI agents [2] - The deployment of NVIDIA H100 GPUs would require approximately 700,000 units daily, highlighting a significant gap between current manufacturing capacity and future demand [2] - Wuxi has initiated the establishment of a city-level intelligent computing cloud center to address the growing need for computing power [3] Chip Development and Advanced Processes - The demand for high-performance, low-power chips is increasing due to the high computing requirements of AI applications, despite the slowdown of Moore's Law [4] - The development of new AI System on Chip (SoC) projects in Wuxi aims to enhance performance, power efficiency, and scalability through advanced manufacturing techniques [5] - Wuxi's semiconductor industry is advancing with the establishment of a pilot line for advanced process photoresists, filling a gap in domestic capabilities [5] Advanced Packaging Technologies - Advanced packaging technologies are essential for overcoming challenges related to power consumption, memory, and cost in AI chip development [6] - The industry is shifting towards high-integration solutions like Chiplet architecture and 3D stacking to meet increasing computing density demands [6] - The market for Chiplet technology is projected to grow significantly, with a compound annual growth rate of 42.5% from 2024 to 2033 [7] CPO Technology and Market Dynamics - The rise of Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) technology is generating interest in the AI computing center sector, with potential implications for existing market structures [8] - CPO is expected to coexist with traditional optical modules in the near term, addressing different needs in data center interconnectivity [8] - Challenges remain for CPO implementation, including reliability, maintainability, and production yield issues, which need to be addressed for broader adoption [9]