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Alibaba runs Android 16 on RISC-V, boosting China's tech independence

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Alibaba has successfully run Android 16 on RISC-V architecture, a significant step in China's pursuit of technological self-sufficiency. This achievement demonstrates the growing viability of RISC-V for complex operating systems and applications, potentially reducing reliance on foreign architectures. AI

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Alibaba runs Android 16 on RISC-V, boosting China's tech independence

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