Alibaba announced plans to expand its global cloud data‑centre capacity to more than 20 gigawatts by 2032. The company’s CEO, Eddie Wu, outlined the large‑scale infrastructure objective on Tuesday, saying the target reflects rapidly rising global demand for data‑centre resources driven largely by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).
New AI chip: Zhenwu V900
As part of the announcement, Alibaba introduced its in‑house AI chip, the Zhenwu V900. CEO Eddie Wu described the V900 as China’s most powerful processor of its kind. According to the company, the new unit delivers roughly a threefold performance increase compared with its predecessor.
Why it matters
Alibaba’s dual push—expanding data‑centre capacity and developing proprietary AI chips—signals a strategic bet on combining cloud infrastructure with custom hardware to support AI services. The 20+ gigawatt target illustrates the scale of expected demand for data‑centre power, although the company did not provide a detailed schedule or geographic breakdown in the announcement.
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