This Week In AI Chips - DEEPX Baidu Partnership Advances Global AI Integration

DEEPX, a company specializing in low-power on-device AI chips, has formed a strategic partnership with Baidu to enhance the accessibility and implementation of AI solutions across various industries. This collaboration involves integrating DEEPX's AI semiconductor technology with Baidu's PaddlePaddle, China's first open-source deep learning framework. The partnership aims to accelerate the development and deployment of AI models, particularly in areas like drones, robotics, and optical character recognition (OCR). DEEPX's innovations, including the DX-M1 chip, will be utilized to optimize power efficiency and performance in edge computing environments. This initiative is expected to facilitate the broader adoption of AI technologies globally, supporting the integration of advanced AI functionalities in industrial settings.

In other trading, Advanced Micro Devices (NasdaqGS:AMD) was trading firmly up 5.7% and closing at $172.40. Four days ago, AMD reported significant year-over-year growth in Q2 earnings and revised Q3 2025 revenue guidance upward. Meanwhile, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SEHK:981) softened, down 8.2% to close at HK$48.66. On Thursday, the company announced its Q2 2025 earnings, reporting USD 2.2 billion in sales and USD 132.49 million in net income.

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• "DEEPX and Baidu Form AI Ecosystem Partnership to Accelerate Global On-Device AI Projects in Drones, Robotics, and OCR" from DEEPX on GlobeNewswire (published 08 August 2025)

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