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Group 1 - Ant Group is accelerating its layout in the chip sector by investing in multiple chip-related companies [3][5] - On August 26, Ant Group's Shanghai Yunwei Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. acquired a 1.87% stake in Xinyuan Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., which focuses on AI storage and computing integration IP and high-performance storage chips [3] - On August 29, the same consulting company invested 14.29% in Shanghai Yezhi Chip Technology Co., Ltd., which specializes in AI chip development for smart glasses, mobile phones, and robots [3] Group 2 - On September 2, Ant Group increased its stake in Yunhe Zhinet (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. from 3.34% to 3.68%, focusing on smart network chips and network software services [5] - Ant Group's investment strategy in the chip sector aligns with its AI First core strategy established in 2023, emphasizing self-developed large models and AI applications [8] - The company has previously invested in "Moxing Technology" to support the development of its second-generation AI chips, indicating a commitment to advancing AI technology [8] Group 3 - The significant investments in cutting-edge technology have led to a decline in Ant Group's profits, with Alibaba reporting a 60.5% decrease in investment income from Ant Group, amounting to 1.547 billion yuan [9] - The decline in profits is attributed to investments in new growth initiatives and the decrease in fair value of several investments [9]