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Alibaba Targets 20GW AI Capacity by 2032 with New Chips

By Tech Desk · · Updated 2026-09-22 05:01 UTC
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Alibaba has outlined a full-stack AI strategy at its Apsara Conference, aiming for 20GW of data center capacity by 2032 through new proprietary chips and a roadmap for 10-trillion-parameter models. The update includes the confirmation that Qwen 4 is in training, alongside significant advancements in autonomous self-improvement techniques and next-generation multimodal audio and speech models.

  • According to Macau Business, Alibaba has confirmed that its next-generation Qwen 4 model is currently in active training, with a roadmap targeting 5 to 10 trillion parameters for subsequent versions like Qwen 5. The company also highlighted progress in recursive self-improvement, noting that its latest models autonomously optimized chip design workflows to reduce area by 42% while simultaneously upgrading its multimodal audio and speech capabilities for lower latency.

    Source: Macau Business
  • Alibaba unveils its next-generation AI strategy, including new proprietary chips and a roadmap for models with up to 10 trillion parameters.

    Source: DagangNews
Based on reporting by DagangNews and Macau Business, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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