The Ascend AI Framework Summit was successfully held, where representatives from 18 organizations announced multiple native development achievements based on the Ascend framework. This series of advancements marks the rapid development and increasing influence of Ascend in the field of artificial intelligence.

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It is predicted that the market share of Ascend in China's AI framework will reach 30% in 2024. Since its open-source launch in 2020, the Ascend MindSpore technology has continuously innovated, and its ecosystem has been thriving. Currently, Ascend has successfully incubated and supported over 50 mainstream large models from both domestic and international sources, undoubtedly providing developers with abundant resources and convenience.

The download count for the open-source version of Ascend has reached 11 million, covering over 130 countries and regions, involving more than 2,400 cities. Additionally, there are over 37,000 developers actively contributing in the community, showcasing Ascend's influence and appeal globally. To promote technological advancement, Ascend has collaborated with over 360 universities and research institutions to support teaching and research development.

In terms of ecosystem development, Ascend has united with more than 1,700 ecosystem partners to create over 2,000 solutions, demonstrating strong collaborative capabilities. According to data from the PaperwithCode website, the number of original papers published based on Ascend exceeds 1,700, ranking second globally and first in China, further highlighting its academic influence.

Huawei stated at the summit that it will continue to increase its investment in Ascend MindSpore, maintaining its commitment to open-source technology innovation results to the industry. Huawei hopes to work together with industry clients, partners, and a wide range of developers to promote the healthy and rapid development of China's artificial intelligence framework.

Key Highlights:

🌟 Ascend has supported over 50 mainstream large models, and the market share of Ascend is expected to reach 30% in 2024.

🌍 The open-source version has been downloaded over 11 million times, covering more than 130 countries and regions.

🤝 Huawei will continue to invest in promoting the healthy development of the Chinese AI ecosystem.