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Alibaba's core profit plunges 84% even as AI and cloud growth accelerate

84%. That's how much Alibaba's core profit just fell—but here's why the company is betting it all on AI infrastructure.

Reporting by CNBC Technology 1 min brief
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Why it matters

Alibaba is sacrificing near-term profitability to build AI and cloud dominance, signaling a major strategic shift in how Asian tech giants are competing in the AI economy. This matters because it shows the capital intensity required to stay competitive in foundation models and infrastructure.

The key facts

4 to know

  1. Core profit plunged 84% in March quarter

  2. Heavy investments in tech and e-commerce driving margin compression

  3. AI and cloud growth accelerating despite profitability decline

  4. Strategic capex reallocation toward AI infrastructure

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Publisher excerpt: Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March quarter amid heavy investments in tech and e-commerce.
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