Malaysia Plans to Use Huawei AI Chips for Sovereign AI Project

Malaysia is leaning toward relying on Huawei Technologies' artificial intelligence chips to power its sovereign AI initiative. The Southeast Asian country is seriously evaluating Huawei AI hardware as the backbone of a 2 billion ringgit (approximately $494 million) initiative aimed at giving the nation greater control over its national data. According to sources familiar with the matter, it remains unclear how many chips Malaysia will purchase, with these individuals requesting anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly. The move faces strong opposition from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.