Alibaba prepares IPO for AI chip unit T-Head

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Alibaba is preparing to list its semiconductor subsidiary, T-Head, via an initial public offering. The company plans to restructure the unit to include employee ownership as a preliminary step before the listing. T-Head develops processors for data centers and artificial intelligence to support the firm’s cloud infrastructure. Alibaba shares rose 4.6% in premarket trading following the report.

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Companies: Alibaba

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