智通财经网·2026-01-23 01:28Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is preparing to advance its AI chip manufacturing subsidiary, T-Head, towards an independent IPO, with plans for employee ownership integration, although the specific timeline for the IPO remains uncertain [1] Group 1: Company Developments - Alibaba's stock opened nearly 4% higher and is currently up 3.88%, trading at HKD 171.2, with a transaction volume of HKD 811 million [1] - T-Head, established in 2018, focuses on AI chips and RISC-V ecosystem technology, formed from the integration of acquired companies and internal teams [1] Group 2: Product Offerings - T-Head has launched several products in the computing chip sector, including the AI inference chip Lingang 800, CPU Yitian 710, and AI chip PPU [1] - In the storage chip sector, T-Head has introduced the SSD controller chip Zhenyue 510, and is reportedly set to release additional networking chips [1] - T-Head has also developed the Yuzhen IoT chip for edge computing, achieving shipments in the hundreds of millions, covering both cloud and terminal applications [1]