Alibaba, ByteDance trim gaming and retail to invest in AI
pstAsiatech · x · 2026-08-19
According to Nikkei Asia, Alibaba and ByteDance are selling off non-core units in gaming and retail to investment funds. The strategic shift aims to redirect resources and focus heavily on artificial intelligence development.
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