Alibaba to Launch Server-Grade RISC-V Processor in 2024

The move represents a strategic step by Alibaba to develop its own high-performance computing and AI technologies, amid U.S. trade restrictions.

Alibaba's Damo Academy announces the launch of a server-grade RISC-V processor, the Xuantie C930, expected later this year.
The move is part of Alibaba's strategy to navigate U.S. trade restrictions and develop its own high-performance computing and AI technologies.
The Xuantie C930 is part of Alibaba's broader efforts to expand the RISC-V ecosystem, alongside other products like the Xuantie C907 matrix compute core and the open-source Ruyi Book laptop.
Alibaba's initiative aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the RISC-V community, including forming the "Wujian Alliance" to accelerate commercialization.
The development reflects a global shift towards RISC-V architecture as an alternative to traditional chip technologies, with significant implications for the tech industry.