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Alibaba Unveils 5nm XuanTie C950 Chip to Enhance AI

3/24/2026

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  • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has launched the XuanTie C950 processor to boost its AI capabilities.
  • The XuanTie C950 is a 5-nanometer chip that operates at 3.2 GHz and uses open-source RISC-V, unveiled by Damo Academy.
  • Alibaba's T-Head semiconductor division is expanding chip development for high-performance cloud computing and AI.
  • The move follows other AI platform introductions as Alibaba adapts to competitive pressures in China.