DeepSeek Is Developing Massive AI Data Center in Inner Mongolia

DeepSeek Is Developing Massive AI Data Center in Inner Mongolia China’s DeepSeek is planning a massive artificial-intelligence data center in Inner Mongolia, according to people familiar with the matter, an ambitious move in computing infrastructure from the startup that’s shown it can compete with the leading AI models of Silicon Valley. The Hangzhou-based company is looking to add one gigawatt worth of compute in Ulanqab, about 350 kilometers northwest of Beijing, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing private information. DeepSeek aims to build its own new facility, while leasing additional capacity from other companies, the people said. More than a dozen firms have projects planned in the city, according to a third-party compilation of local government approvals.