NextFin News — China has released the first list of national security certifications for AI training and inference chips that include nine domestic models under the new “Security and Reliability” Level I framework.
The list notably excludes products from Cambricon, Kunlunxin, and Enflame Technology. The evaluation centers conduct assessments in batches with two fixed application periods each year. Attempts to obtain comments from the absent companies received limited response.
This certification process marks an important step in China’s efforts to set security standards for AI hardware. It is expected to influence government and enterprise procurement decisions while encouraging domestic chipmakers to meet stricter reliability requirements. The framework supports national goals for technology self-reliance in the AI sector.
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