In a significant push toward strengthening domestic technology capabilities, Alibaba has introduced a 10,000-card AI computing cluster powered by its in-house Zhenwu chips. The project has been developed in partnership with China Telecom in Guangdong and marks the first initiative of this scale in the Greater Bay Area.
The newly launched cluster is designed for high-speed performance, delivering latency as low as 4 microseconds. This allows all 10,000 chips to function together as a single powerful system, making it highly effective for training large AI models.
Alibaba stated that the system improves efficiency by 30% per chip, enhancing overall computing performance. The infrastructure is already supporting industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. It also offers access to smaller businesses through a flexible pay-as-you-go model.
Looking ahead, Alibaba plans to scale up the cluster to 100,000 cards. This expansion is expected to further improve speed and reduce costs, aligning with China’s broader focus on advancing high-performance computing capabilities.
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