Alibaba Creates AI Chip to Help China Fill Nvidia Void

Alibaba creates AI chip to help China fill Nvidia void

Chinese chip companies and artificial-intelligence developers are building up their arsenal of homegrown technology, backed by a government determined to win the AI race.

China's AI Plans, Employment Data and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a critical week following Friday's tech sector volatility that was triggered by concerns over China's semiconductor ambitions, particularly reports that Alibaba is developing its own AI chip.

Alibaba Is Firing Back as the US-China AI War Heats Up

Key Takeaways Alibaba Group's cloud computing unit is said to have developed a new chip more advanced than its legacy products, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The news hit markets Friday, with the e-commerce giant's stock rising as U.S. chip companies' shares largely fell. …

Alibaba is developing A New AI Chip as Chinese Tech Giants Race for Semiconductor Independence

Alibaba is quietly developing a new chip tailored for artificial intelligence applications, according to two people familiar with the matter, marking its latest move in the intensifying race among Chinese technology companies to secure homegrown semiconductors. The yet-to-be-launched chip, first reported by The Wall Street Journal and confirmed by sources who spoke to CNBC, is […] The post Alibaba is developing A New AI Chip as Chinese Tech Gian…

Alibaba is developing a new AI chip — here’s what we know so far – DG Verifications & Stats

Alibaba is developing a new chip designed for artificial intelligence applications, two people familiar with the matter told CNBC, as Chinese tech firms look to ramp up development of homegrown semiconductors. Alibaba’s semiconductor is designed for inferencing, which is the actual running of AI applications, rather than training which is when huge amounts of data is used to develop a large model, said one source, who wished to remain anonymous …