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Alibaba and China Telecom Launch AI Data Center with 10,000 Alibaba Chips in China
Alibaba Group and China Telecom have launched a data center in China equipped with 10,000 chips developed by Alibaba for artificial intelligence training and inferencing. The facility supports China's broader efforts to advance AI infrastructure. This development involves key players in the country's technology and telecommunications sectors.
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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and China Telecom Corp. Ltd. announced the launch of a new data center in China on Thursday. The facility is designed specifically for artificial intelligence applications, including model training and inferencing tasks.
It incorporates 10,000 chips produced by Alibaba's semiconductor unit, Alibaba Cloud's T-Head. The data center is located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park in Shanghai, a hub for technology and innovation in China. This project represents a collaboration between Alibaba, a major e-commerce and cloud computing company, and China Telecom, one of the country's largest telecommunications providers.
The partnership aims to enhance AI computing capabilities amid growing demand for such infrastructure.
has been increasing investments in artificial intelligence as part of its national strategy to lead in emerging technologies.
Government policies encourage domestic development of AI hardware and software to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The launch of this data center aligns with these efforts, providing a platform for large-scale AI processing. Alibaba's involvement includes its Hanguang 800 inference chips and Yitian 710 training chips, which power the facility.
These chips are manufactured using advanced processes, with some produced at 7 nanometers by domestic foundries. The data center's capacity supports high-performance computing needs for AI developers and enterprises in China.
The project affects AI developers, cloud service users, and the broader technology ecosystem in China.
Alibaba Cloud, which operates the data center, provides services to businesses seeking AI solutions. China Telecom contributes telecommunications infrastructure to ensure reliable connectivity. Looking ahead, the facility may expand to accommodate more advanced AI workloads.
