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This move is part of Alibaba's strategic response to navigate the challenges of stringent U.S. trade restrictions on exporting advanced chip technologies to China.
Previous reports indicated AMD's X86 chip dominance faces challenges from China's push for RISC-V architecture, a flexible, energy-efficient alternative to AMD and Intel Corp
The company announced at the XuanTie Partner Conference, where the academy showcased the potential of RISC-V processors in various applications including 5G communications, robotics, and financial services, SCMP reports.
The XuanTie series has seen significant developments since the introduction of the C910 in 2019, followed by the C920, highlighting Damo Academy's commitment to advancing RISC-V architecture.
In addition to processors, Damo Academy revealed an open-source laptop named Ruyi Book, further emphasizing Alibaba's investment in RISC-V technology.
Since the debut of the C910, the XuanTie series has achieved success, with shipments surpassing 4 billion units. Zhang Jianfeng, the president of Damo Academy, underscored the burgeoning demand for computing power and the pivotal role of RISC-V in meeting this need.
RISC-V is gaining traction as an alternative to the traditional Intel X86 and Arm Holdings Plc
Alibaba's initiative to establish a RISC-V ecosystem in China by forming the "Wujian Alliance" aims to accelerate the commercialization of RISC-V innovations, inviting collaboration from global and domestic companies.
Chinese tech companies, including Alibaba Group Holding Limited and Baidu, Inc
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Price Action: BABA shares traded higher by 0.16% at $73.64 on the last check Tuesday.
