Alibaba unveils RISC V chip as AI agent shift drives next phase of computing

Alibaba unveils RISC V chip as AI agent shift drives next phase of computing

  • March 24, 2026

Alibaba Group has introduced a new RISC V based chip through its Damo Academy research arm, signaling a strategic push to support the rapid rise of artificial intelligence agents. The launch reflects a broader shift in the computing landscape as agent driven systems

SMIC Achieves 5nm Breakthrough Without U.S. Technology Imports

SMIC Achieves 5nm Breakthrough Without U.S. Technology Imports

  • October 28, 2025

China’s top chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), has achieved a landmark milestone by producing 5-nanometer (nm) chips entirely through domestically sourced technologies. This achievement marks a significant step toward semiconductor self-sufficiency and underscores China’s resilience amid prolonged U.S. export restrictions on advanced