Synopsys, a leader in chip design software, seeks cooperation with China's large model laboratory

Nikkei Asia disclosed that Synopsys, a global leader in the chip design software industry, is promoting strategic collaboration with China's major language model development team. The company plans to help China semiconductor companies improve chip research and development efficiency through its AI-optimized design tool, and has clearly stated that it will carry out relevant business layout in accordance with Washington's latest artificial intelligence and semiconductor export control policy framework. Data shows that Synopsys expects to achieve revenue of US$11.15 billion in fiscal year 2027, and its artificial intelligence business is benefiting from collaborative innovation with OpenAI and Amazon. As an industry benchmark company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Synopsys has more than 30 years of technical accumulation in the field of chip design.