Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) has announced a massive 380 billion yuan ($52.4 billion) investment over the next three years to enhance its cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This marks the company's largest technology investment to date, as it aims to strengthen its global presence in the AI-driven cloud market.

Key Highlights

• Stock Performance: Alibaba's Hong Kong-listed shares (HK:9988) rose 0.7% to HK$139.40, reaching their highest level since November 2021.
• Revenue Growth: Alibaba reported 280.15 billion yuan in revenue for the December quarter, reflecting a 7.6% year-over-year increase and slightly exceeding analysts' expectations.
• AI & Cloud Expansion:
  • Alibaba Cloud, the company's fastest-growing segment, saw 11% YoY revenue growth.
  • AI-related products have posted triple-digit growth for six consecutive quarters.
  • CEO Eddie Wu emphasized AI as a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity, with Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as a long-term focus.

Wu also highlighted that cloud services remain Alibaba's primary AI revenue driver, fueled by rising demand for AI hosting solutions.

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