China is building high-tech AI computing centers in remote, high-altitude regions like Tibet, starting with the newly operational Yajiang-1 facility. This is part of a broader national strategy called "Eastern Data, Western Computing," which leverages Tibet’s harsh environment—think cold temperatures and abundant hydropower—to sustainably power energy-intensive AI training tasks. Essentially, they're turning the "roof of the world" into a strategic hub for next-gen computing.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about tech—it’s a clever (and somewhat controversial) move. Building AI centers in Tibet solves two problems: it taps into clean energy sources to cut costs and emissions, while also expanding China’s tech influence in a geopolitically sensitive region. But it raises questions too, like how this impacts local communities and whether the environmental trade-offs are worth it. Either way, it’s a bold bet on the future of AI—and where it gets its power.