Operational Mixed (renewable targets)

Baidu AI Cloud — Yanqi Lake Data Center

Yanqing, Beijing, China

Baidu China Operational Mixed (renewable targets) Training (ERNIE large language models), Inference Entry JSON Entry GeoJSON 2021

Capacity

600MW

Operator

Baidu

AI Focus

Training (ERNIE large language models), Inference

Year

2021

Baidu’s Yanqi Lake AI Cloud data center in Yanqing District, Beijing, is one of China’s largest purpose-built AI training facilities. The facility powers training of Baidu’s ERNIE (文心) family of large language models, which compete with GPT-4 in the Chinese market. The campus uses a combination of Baidu’s in-house Kunlun AI chips and NVIDIA GPUs (pre-export restriction era procurement). Baidu has invested heavily in its own silicon — the Kunlun 2 chip — to reduce dependence on US GPU imports. The data center also supports Baidu’s autonomous driving division (Apollo) and its AI-powered search infrastructure.

Reference Metadata

Country: China
Region: Beijing
City: Yanqing
Status: Operational
Timeline Year: 2021
Location Precision: City
Machine-readable record: JSON GeoJSON

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