Alibaba Announces New AI Chip and Data Center Expansion Plans
Alibaba announced plans to expand its global data center capacity beyond 20 gigawatts by 2032, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company also unveiled the Zhenwu V900 AI chip, which offers three times the performance of its predecessor. These developments come amid increased competition in global AI investments from firms like Nvidia, Meta, and Huawei. Alibaba's CEO compared current AI development to early electrification, emphasizing significant growth potential ahead for machine intelligence. The Zhenwu V900 is set for mass production by Q1 2027, while the company’s next-generation Qwen model series is in training.
Topics: AI chips cloud computing data centers