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Alibaba’s new chip, called XuanTie C950, is designed to power agentic AI, which allows AI systems to act independently and make decisions on their own.
It boosts Alibaba’s cloud AI performance, reduces reliance on foreign chips, and positions the company as a leader in autonomous AI systems.
Traditional AI reacts to instructions, while agentic AI can plan, decide, and act with minimal human input, making it more autonomous and adaptable.
Globally, competitors include NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD. In China, rivals include Huawei and other domestic chip developers.