Chinese researchers have reportedly developed the world’s first fully automated processor chip design system powered by artificial intelligence, a breakthrough that could reshape the global chip design landscape.
The system, called QiMeng, was jointly released by the Institute of Computing Technology and the Institute of Software at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Acting as both architect and builder, QiMeng automates the entire process of processor chip creation, handling both hardware and software design. Its performance matches that of human experts across key metrics, significantly reducing the need for manual engineering and slashing development timelines.
Traditionally, chip design requires large expert teams and months — or even years — of work, making it costly and time-consuming. QiMeng addresses these challenges by leveraging advanced AI models to deliver rapid, customized chip designs that can be tailored to specific applications.
The system also generates supporting foundational software, including operating systems, compilers, and high-performance kernel libraries, allowing for full-stack automation.