Megvii makes deep learning AI framework open-source as China moves to reduce reliance on US platforms

Initially developed in 2014, MegEngine is part of Megvii’s proprietary AI platform, Brain . China’s reliance on US-originated deep learning frameworks is seen as a significant gap in its AI ecosystem. — SCMP

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Megvii Technology announced on Wednesday that it would make its deep learning framework open-source, as China steps up the development of home-grown AI and makes the technologies more accessible.

Initially developed in 2014, MegEngine is part of Megvii’s proprietary AI platform, Brain++, which can train computer vision at large scale and enable developers across the world to build AI solutions for industrial and commercial use, according to the Beijing-based company.