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Alibaba Boosts Europe Data Centers Amid AI Chip Race
23 Sep
Summary
- Alibaba is expanding data centers in Europe and the Middle East.
- This move supports its 20-gigawatt global infrastructure buildout.
- Expansion occurs amid intense US-China competition in AI chips.
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is significantly expanding its data center presence in Europe and the Middle East. This initiative is a crucial part of the company's broader strategy to build 20 gigawatts of global infrastructure.
The expansion coincides with intensified competition between China and the US concerning artificial intelligence chips and AI models. Alibaba's first cloud regions in these new territories are set to be established as part of this buildout.
This development underscores Alibaba's commitment to growing its international cloud services amidst a dynamic and competitive global technology landscape, particularly in the rapidly evolving AI sector.
