Alibaba’s DAMO Academy unveils RISC-V-based C950 CPU, setting performance records
Designed for cloud computing, generative AI, high-end robotics, and edge computing, the C950 offers more than three times the performance of its predecessor, the C920.
Designed for cloud computing, generative AI, high-end robotics, and edge computing, the C950 offers more than three times the performance of its predecessor, the C920.
While Alibaba’s move is being closely watched, some industry experts remain skeptical about the need for exclusive hardware for AI agents.
The ability to recognize and process such cultural references represents a major leap forward in natural language understanding for AI assistants.
Alibaba’s AI division made notable strides, with its consumer-facing product, Qwen, surpassing 300 million monthly active users.
The recruitment push comes as Alibaba accelerates development of AI agents — software systems designed to execute tasks autonomously on behalf of users — a strategy the company sees as the next evolution of digital services.
The debut of Wukong also marks the first public appearance of Alibaba’s dedicated Wukong business unit, signaling closer integration across its broader ecosystem.
The new unit signals a strategic shift for Alibaba away from competing primarily on standalone large language models toward building a broader AI operating framework.
A key differentiator of the Qwen eyewear is the product’s deep integration with the broader Alibaba ecosystem.