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Industry·Aug 17·all news from August 17, 2026

Alibaba to Sell Gaming Arm for $1.5 Billion in Boost to AI Pivot

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to sell its gaming division in a transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion. The divestment allows the e-commerce company to refocus its capital and strategic resources on the development of artificial intelligence technologies.

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