In a significant shift after almost a decade, the Chinese technology and telecommunications giant has revealed its new strategic direction, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). Previously, the company had focused primarily on cloud computing and intellectual property for two successive decade-long periods.
The announcement came from Meng Wanzhou, who serves as Huawei’s rotating president and chief financial officer, during a company event held in Shanghai.
“In light of the accelerating momentum of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on various industries, Huawei’s All Intelligence strategy aims to empower all sectors to seize new strategic opportunities,” the company said in an official statement.
During her speech, Meng highlighted Huawei’s commitment to establishing a robust IT infrastructure for China and providing another viable option for the global community. He emphasized that his ultimate goal is to address the various AI computing requirements of various industries, although he did not provide specific details.
This decision by Huawei closely follows a similar move taken by another prominent Chinese tech giant, Alibaba (BABA), which also recently announced its prioritization of artificial intelligence.
Several companies, including Japan’s SoftBank, have long expressed their intention to shift their focus toward rapidly advancing technologies, and this year we’ve seen even more companies join this trend, fueled by enthusiasm for platforms like GPT-4.
Upon returning to China in September 2021, Meng Wanzhou ended nearly three years of house arrest in Canada, which had been part of her extradition battle with the United States. She and Huawei faced charges related to alleged bank fraud and evasion of economic sanctions against Iran.
Meng, who is also the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was able to leave Canada after reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice, which ultimately led to the dismissal of her charges.
Meng, who will take over as the company’s rotating president in April, is expected to serve a six-month term.
Hacking allegations
On the same day that Huawei unveiled its updated strategic direction, the company found itself embroiled in accusations made by China against the United States.
In a statement shared Wednesday through China’s Ministry of State Security on the WeChat social network, China accused Washington of infiltrating Huawei’s servers nearly 15 years ago.
The ministry stated: “With a formidable arsenal of cyber attacks, the US intelligence services have engaged in surveillance, theft of secrets and cyber attacks against numerous countries around the world, including China, through various means.” .
The allegation specifically implicated the United States National Security Agency (NSA), suggesting that it had carried out systematic, platform-based attacks against China in an attempt to steal China’s critical data resources.
Huawei chose not to comment on these allegations, while the NSA did not immediately respond to queries, considering that the time was outside normal business hours in the United States.
These claims are particularly significant because US officials have long harbored suspicions about Huawei’s possible involvement in espionage through networks enabled by its technology. These suspicions have served as the basis for the commercial restrictions imposed on the company. Huawei, for its part, has consistently denied these accusations and claims that it operates independently of the Chinese government.
In 2019, Huawei faced a significant setback when it was placed on the US “entity list,” a move that placed restrictions on exports to specific organizations unless it was granted a license from the US government. The following year, the US government went further by attempting to sever Huawei’s ties with chip suppliers that use US technology.
Recently, Huawei once again sparked tensions between the United States and China by introducing a new smartphone that appears to represent a notable technological advance.
Last month, Huawei unveiled its latest flagship device, the Mate 60 Pro, immediately triggering an investigation by US authorities. Analysts who have analyzed the phone have noted the inclusion of a 5G chip, suggesting that Huawei may have found a way to get around US export controls.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn