Alibaba just admitted it’s struggling to keep up with rival chipmakers and AI shops

Alibaba has publicly acknowledged that it is falling behind competitors in the chipmaking and artificial intelligence sectors. The company admitted to struggling to keep pace with rival AI shops and chipmakers, highlighting the intense pressure in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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