According to sources, Chinese AI chip producers like Cambricon are implementing significant price hikes for both their current and upcoming generations of AI processors. Specifically, the price of Cambricon's next-gen chip, currently codenamed 690, has seen a 20% to 30% surge compared to its price just two months prior. When a reporter, posing as an investor, reached out for comment, Cambricon's representative clarified that the company has not officially announced any price adjustments. They advised investors to rely solely on official announcements and to disregard any market speculation. Additionally, the representative mentioned that the company is unable to forecast future pricing trends for its products.
