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Alibaba sells gaming unit for $1.5B+ to fund AI buildout

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Alibaba is divesting its gaming studio, Lingxi Games, for at least $1.5 billion to bolster its investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The sale, which transfers Alibaba's entire stake to private equity firm Trustar Capital, is part of a broader strategy to fund a significant AI buildout. This move mirrors other strategic exits, such as Micron's departure from the consumer business, as Alibaba reallocates resources towards its ambitious AI goals, including a projected $100 billion in AI revenue within five years. AI

IMPACT This divestiture frees up significant capital for Alibaba's AI infrastructure development, potentially accelerating its progress in the competitive AI landscape.

RANK_REASON Major divestiture by a large tech company to fund strategic AI investments. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Alibaba is selling its gaming studio for at least $1.5 billion to help fund AI buildout, mirroring Micron's exit from consumer business — dumps entire stake in Lingxi Games, which made 'Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition'

    Alibaba has agreed to sell its game development unit, Lingxi Games, to Asian private equity firm Trustar Capital, according to an internal staff memo.

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