What is the Dharma Institute for?

Dharma Institute is a global research institution announced by Alibaba on June 17 and June 1 1 2007. It is initially planned to introduce 100 top scientists and researchers, and the investment in technology research and development will exceed 100 billion yuan in the next three years.

The first batch of research fields announced by Dharma Institute include: quantum computing, machine learning, basic algorithms, network security, visual computing, natural language processing, natural human-computer interaction, chip technology, sensor technology, embedded system and so on.

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Development course of dharma institute:

20 17101,at the Yun Qi conference in Hangzhou on 2017, Alibaba Group announced the establishment of a global research institute called Dharma Institute, and initially planned to introduce 100 top scientists and researchers, with the investment in technology research and development exceeding in the next three years.

On September 28th, 20 18, official website of Ali Dharma Institute was officially launched. The website introduces the main functions and research and development direction of Dharma Institute. According to the website information, Ali Dharma Institute covers five research fields: machine intelligence, data computing, robotics, financial technology and X laboratory, with a total of 14 laboratories.

In March, 2020, Ali Dharma Institute announced the formal establishment of XG Laboratory, dedicated to promoting the research of the next generation network communication technology. At this stage, it is mainly based on the collaborative research and development of 5G technology and applications.