https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alibaba-unveils-ai-chip-to-drive-global-data-center-buildoutContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alibaba-unveils-ai-chip-to-drive-global-data-center-buildouthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/alibaba-unveils-ai-chip-to-drive-global-data-center-buildout#u81957Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:40:08 +0000Alibaba has introduced the Zhenwu V900 AI chip as part of a strategy to build 20GW of data center capacity by 2032. The company is accelerating infrastructure growth in the Middle East and Europe to support a planned AI model containing between 5 trillion and 10 trillion parameters. This full-stack infrastructure push includes further development of Qwen models. Market response was positive, with Alibaba shares rising following the announcement of the new hardware and buildout targets.Why it mattersThe expansion occurs as China competes with the US over AI chip capabilities and large-scale mod