Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips
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Alibaba Launches AI Data Center Powered by 10,000 Homegrown Chips
"Alibaba's Zhenwu chips are specifically designed to support sophisticated AI models capable of running hundreds of billions of parameters. This move gives the company tighter control over performance, costs, and the scaling of its AI systems."
"The new data center will serve a variety of industries and sectors in the coming years, including healthcare, materials science, government, and more, showcasing Alibaba's commitment to innovation and self-reliance."
Alibaba has launched a new data center in Shaoguan, powered by 10,000 domestically manufactured Zhenwu semiconductors. This initiative follows US export restrictions on AI chips from companies like Nvidia. The Zhenwu chips are designed for advanced AI models and will support various industries. Alibaba's T-Head division leads the chip production, while the data center is operated by China Telecom. The company aims to expand chip production significantly, reflecting a shift towards self-reliance in semiconductor technology.
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