Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-12 01:36Core Viewpoint - Alibaba and Baidu have begun using internally designed chips to train their AI models, replacing some NVIDIA chips, indicating a shift towards self-sufficiency in AI infrastructure [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Alibaba's stock rose by 5.86% to HKD 151.7, while Baidu's stock increased by 3.76% to HKD 110.5 [1] - Alibaba has been applying its self-developed chips for lightweight AI model training since the beginning of this year [1] - Baidu is experimenting with its Kunlun P800 chip to train the new version of its Wenxin AI model [1] Group 2: Industry Trends - The trend of self-developed AI chips is emerging, as evidenced by OpenAI's collaboration with Broadcom to design its first self-developed AI chip [1] - Google is accelerating its self-developed TPU to compete directly with NVIDIA in third-party data centers [1] - According to招商证券, the shift towards self-developed AI chips signifies a transition in the AI infrastructure industry from a "single GPU supply constraint" to "diversified custom chip solutions," altering the investment logic from hardware monopoly to ecosystem competition [1]