Alibaba Unveils XuanTie C950: A New AI CPU for Agentic Computing and Data Centers

Alibaba Group has introduced XuanTie C950, a new AI CPU designed for agentic computing and multi-step task execution in data centers. The chip, developed by Alibaba DAMO Academy, uses the RISC-V architecture and offers better performance than mainstream products through customization for specific inference patterns. The launch expands Alibaba's semiconductor efforts as Chinese firms seek greater chip self-reliance amid US restrictions affecting access to NVIDIA processors.