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Alibaba Unveils New AI Chip Built for the Next Generation of AI Agents

Alibaba has unveiled a new CPU designed for AI agents, focusing on inference and customizable workloads. The chip reflects China’s push to build domestic AI infrastructure.

Alibaba Launches Accio Work Agentic AI Platform to Help SMEs Run More Efficiently

AI & Machine Learning, News

By Samantha Reed Mar 23, 2026

Alibaba has introduced Accio Work, a plug-and-play agentic AI system designed to automate complex business operations for small and medium enterprises.

Alibaba’s AI Push Comes at a Cost, Profits Drop 66%

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

By Samantha Reed Mar 19, 2026

Alibaba reported a sharp profit decline and missed revenue expectations, as heavy AI and cloud investments impacted quarterly results.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News

Alibaba, Baidu Raise Cloud Prices by Over 30% on AI Demand Surge

By Olivia Grant Mar 18, 2026

Alibaba and Baidu are increasing cloud service prices by up to 34 percent as AI demand drives higher infrastructure and computing costs. The changes take effect April 18.

AI & Machine Learning, News

Alibaba Bets on Cheaper, Faster AI with Qwen 3.5 Open-Source Release

By Daniel Mercer Feb 16, 2026

Alibaba unveiled its Qwen 3.5 artificial intelligence model, claiming major gains in cost efficiency and performance as competition intensifies in China’s fast-moving AI market.

AI & Machine Learning, News, Robotics & Automation

Alibaba Launches AI Model to Advance Robotics

By Ethan Caldwell Feb 10, 2026

Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, News, Regulation & Policy

China Clears DeepSeek to Acquire Nvidia H200 AI Chips

By Olivia Grant Jan 30, 2026

China has approved AI startup DeepSeek to purchase Nvidia H200 chips, with conditions still being finalized. The move follows U.S. export approval and comes amid scrutiny over potential military use.

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Nvidia Considers Boosting H200 Chip Production for China

By Olivia Grant Dec 15, 2025

Nvidia is reportedly planning to increase production of its H200 AI training chips following approval to sell them in China.

AI & Machine Learning, Cloud & Infrastructure, Enterprise Tech, News, Regulation & Policy

Nvidia Allowed to Ship Advanced H200 AI Chips to China

By Olivia Grant Dec 9, 2025

The U.S. Commerce Department will let Nvidia export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers, with a 25% revenue share going to the U.S., despite Congressional concerns over national security.

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Baidu Emerges as China’s AI-Chip Leader Amid Nvidia Ban

By Olivia Grant Nov 28, 2025

Baidu is scaling up its in-house AI-chip business via its Kunlunxin unit, unveiling a five-year roadmap with M100 and M300 chips and aiming to fill the gap left by restricted Nvidia GPU access in China.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Alibaba Launches Quark AI Smart Glasses as It Expands Consumer-Facing AI Push

By Daniel Mercer Nov 27, 2025

Alibaba’s new Quark AI Glasses integrate its Qwen AI model and mark the company’s latest move to scale consumer AI products amid intensifying competition.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Alibaba’s Qwen App Hits 10 Million Downloads After Relaunch

By Samantha Reed Nov 24, 2025

Alibaba’s AI app Qwen surpassed 10 million downloads in its first week after relaunch, signaling strong adoption as the company positions itself against ChatGPT in China.

AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Tech, News

Alibaba.com Launches AI Mode for Agentic B2B Trade

By Daniel Mercer Nov 14, 2025

Alibaba.com unveiled AI Mode at CoCreate Europe, integrating agentic AI into its platform to help businesses discover suppliers, optimize sourcing, and automate trade processes.