Alibaba has launched a new chip designed specifically for artificial intelligence applications, a move that reflects the accelerating technology race among industry giants, especially in cloud computing and data processing. The new chip, «XuanTie C950», was unveiled by the company's research arm, «Damo Academy». It is a central processing unit based on the open-source «RISC-V» architecture, which offers developers greater flexibility compared to traditional systems. According to the company statement, the chip is designed to support inference operations in AI, which enable models to analyze data and make decisions. Additionally, this chip allows clients to customize its use to suit their specific needs.
