Alibaba unveils Zhenwu M890 AI chip with 144GB memory to reduce Nvidia reliance
Alibaba has introduced the Zhenwu M890, a new AI chip featuring 144GB of GPU memory, designed for agentic AI workloads. The launch is part of China's broader push to develop domestic alternatives to Nvidia's chips amid ongoing US export restrictions. The Zhenwu M890 is expected to power Alibaba's own Qwen large language models and other AI applications, reducing the company's dependence on foreign suppliers. The chip was unveiled at Alibaba's annual Apsara Conference in Hangzhou.
Key facts
- Alibaba unveiled the Zhenwu M890 AI chip.
- The chip has 144GB of GPU memory.
- It is designed for agentic AI workloads.
- The launch aims to reduce dependence on Nvidia.
- The chip will support Alibaba's Qwen LLMs.
- It was announced at the Apsara Conference in Hangzhou.
- China is pushing for domestic AI chip alternatives.
- US export restrictions have limited Nvidia chip access.
Entities
Institutions
- Alibaba
- Nvidia
Locations
- Hangzhou
- China
Sources
- Quartz —