21 August 2026
Alibaba launches Chinese-made AI chip supernode for domestic use
First reported
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- Alibaba Cloud released a supernode (linked processors acting as one large chip) using its homegrown Zhenwu M890 processor, capable of running AI models with trillions of parameters.
- The system currently operates only in China's Inner Mongolia region and does not require users to buy Nvidia or AMD chips, reducing reliance on US hardware.
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Reported by TechRadar