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Alibaba's research arm promises server-class RISC-V processor due this year (www.theregister.com)

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Alibaba's research arm promises server-class RISC-V processor due this year

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[–] timbuck2themoon@sh.itjust.works 1 points 8 months ago

They're not. They're doing it because they fear being SOL if America/the West enforces more sanctions on things like ARM chips/designs or Intel, etc.

And yes, IIRC RISC-V is MIT licensed or something close. Basically companies can take it and implement whatever on top and not have to contribute back.