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Alibaba unveils AI chip for agent-based systems
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- →Alibaba's chip design focuses on future AI workloads, not just current needs.
- →The integrated AI stack reduces reliance on foreign technology.
- →The roadmap indicates a long-term commitment to in-house silicon development.
Alibaba has introduced the Zhenwu M890, a new AI processor designed specifically for AI agents, developed by its semiconductor subsidiary T-Head. This chip offers three times the performance of its predecessor and is part of a multi-year roadmap that includes future models like the V900 and J900. The M890 is tailored for tasks requiring extensive context retention and real-time coordination, signaling Alibaba's focus on future AI workloads. This move is part of Alibaba's strategy to build an integrated AI stack, reducing dependency on foreign technology.
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