Skychip reveals in Malaysia the first edge AI processor

Malaysia developed the first artificial intelligence processor.

Malaysian chips design company Skychip announced a MARS1000 processor at an industrial event on Monday, Bloomberg I mentioned. Although the Edge processor is not the same strength as the advanced NVIDIA chip, it still represents a milestone for Malaysia, which is looking to play a greater role in the global artificial intelligence race.

Malaysia has already has a foothold in Chips manufacturing sector It has recently increased its efforts and investment on artificial intelligence. The country has announced the creation Malaysian artificial intelligence office In late 2024, an agency plans to focus on seven areas, including the acceleration of artificial intelligence, organizational frameworks to rely on artificial intelligence, and artificial intelligence ethics.

Rumors in early July that the Trump administration was thinking Restriction of sale From among us AI chips to Malaysia and Thailand, in an attempt to prevent these chips from smuggling to China.

While these rumors have not yet taken fruits, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in Malaysia announced that it will go Commercial permits require us artificial intelligence chips On July 14. This rule means individuals and companies to notify the Malaysian government at least 30 days before they are planning to export or transport AI chips.