Alibaba Cloud: AI Models, Reducing Footprint of Nvidia GPUs, and Cloud Streaming
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- Alibaba Cloud showcased advanced AI models under Qwen and Wan brands at TGS 2025.
- Alibaba has developed its own 7nm compute chip for inference, reducing reliance on Nvidia GPUs.
- China plans to block Nvidia GPU imports, pushing local alternatives like Alibaba's in-house solutions.
- Alibaba has created a CUDA-like support system, though not fully compatible, for internal AI model development.
- WAN 2.5, Alibaba's latest model, can generate 10-second videos with sound, showcasing rapid advancements in AI.
- Alibaba Cloud offers game streaming services with low latency and cost advantages, though the market interest has waned.
- China's presence in AI, gaming, and semiconductors is growing, with Alibaba Cloud emerging as a competitor to AWS.