Huawei is exploring the deployment of its Ascend AI chips within its cloud and AI services in Latin America. This move signifies a potential expansion of Chinese-designed hardware in a region actively courted by US tech companies.

Huawei Technologies is studying whether to run its newest Ascend artificial intelligence chips inside its cloud and AI services in Latin America, a senior executive has confirmed, in a move that would push Chinese-designed hardware deeper into a region long courted by US suppliers. Mark Chen, president of Huawei Cloud Latin America, gave the confirmation in an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post after his presentation at the Rio Web Summit, the technology and innovation...