China’s ByteDance collaborates with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip

China’s ByteDance is working with US chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced AI processor, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that would help TikTok’s owner secure sufficient supply of high-end chips amid US-Sino tensions.

The 5 nanometre chip – a customised product known as an application-specific integrated chip (ASIC) – would be compliant with US export restrictions and manufacturing work would be outsourced to Taiwan’s TSMC, the sources added.