Sberbank seeks Chinese chips for GigaChat AI model
Sberbank CEO German Gref announced the lender is looking to Chinese microchips to power its flagship GigaChat AI model as Western sanctions limit hardware access. The move follows a joint declaration by Russia and China to increase bilateral cooperation in the artificial intelligence sector.
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Russia lender Sberbank aims to secure China microchips to power its GigaChat AI model as Western sanctions block hardware access. CEO German Gref confirmed the hardware pivot during a state visit to Beijing. The move highlights Russia's reliance on imported electronics to maintain its position against global AI leaders.
