Alibaba announces partnership with Nvidia despite Beijing’s bans — Chinese e-commerce giant is prioritizing AI with plans for global expansion

Alibaba has partnered with Nvidia to expand its data centers globally and introduce new AI products, prioritizing artificial intelligence as a core business focus. Despite Beijing's ban on its tech companies acquiring Nvidia chips, Alibaba's collaboration with Nvidia may not violate this directive as it integrates Nvidia's AI software stack into its Platform for AI (PAI). Alibaba plans to build data centers in several countries and work with Nvidia to advance AI capabilities in real-world applications. This move could influence global AI technology development and potentially counteract Nvidia's concerns about losing market share due to chip limitations.