Dozens of data centres are being constructed in Inner Mongolia as China expands the infrastructure it hopes will support its ambition to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
The facilities are located in a remote part of the region and are intended to form part of the computing infrastructure behind China’s AI drive. The construction provides a rare view of the large-scale sites being developed to support the country’s plans.
China has set its sights on becoming a world leader in artificial intelligence, increasing the importance of the data centres being built across Inner Mongolia. These facilities are described as the remote engine rooms powering the country’s ambitions in the sector.
Construction is continuing at numerous sites, although the supplied information does not give details of the companies involved, the total cost of the projects, their capacity or when they are expected to become operational. The latest known situation is that the data centres remain under construction as China works towards its goal of global AI leadership.
