Chengdu's Computing Power Infrastructure: One Platform, Two Transformations

A new infrastructure project, poised to reshape the artificial intelligence landscape in Chengdu and the broader region, has recently gone live. The "Tianfu Token Intelligence Manufacturing Factory" public computing power service platform, developed by Chengdu municipality in collaboration with China Telecom, is now operational, positioned as the core hub for city-wide computing power orchestration and digital asset operations.

Beyond Orchestration: Making Computing Power as Accessible as Utilities

The platform's primary goal is to address the uneven distribution and high access barriers of computing resources. It aims to integrate the city's fragmented computing power into a unified pool, with the ultimate vision of making it as convenient for businesses to access as water or electricity—available on-demand and billed based on actual consumption. This model has the potential to significantly reduce the costs of AI R&D and model training for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Token: The Unifying "Metric" Across the Entire Workflow

To enable precise measurement and efficient flow of resources, the platform employs Token as a unified metric. This design runs through the complete lifecycle from resource application and use to verification and redemption:

  • Unified Measurement: Consumption of all computing power, model, and data services is quantified using Token.
  • Streamlined Process: Users only need to track Token consumption and flow, while complex resource matching and settlement are handled automatically in the background.
  • Policy Integration: This mechanism seamlessly connects with Chengdu's existing industry support policies, such as computing power vouchers. Subsidy vouchers held by enterprises can be easily converted into platform Tokens for use, greatly simplifying the traditionally cumbersome procedures from application to redemption.

Six-in-One Functionality for a Comprehensive Service Ecosystem

The platform is more than a simple computing power aggregator; it's an integrated service system with multiple capabilities:

Computing Power Orchestration & Model Adaptation: Intelligently matches the most suitable computing clusters and base models based on task requirements.
Token Measurement & Data Circulation: Enables secure, compliant flow of data elements supported by granular Token accounting.
Application Empowerment & Cross-Border Security: Provides development toolchains to empower applications while incorporating security modules to safeguard data and computing power usage involving cross-border operations.

The launch of this platform signals Chengdu's shift from providing singular computing resources to building a complete AI industry service ecosystem encompassing computing power, data, algorithms, and security. Its impact on stimulating local innovation will be a key area to watch.