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Alibaba Challenges US AI with Qwen3.8-Max Model
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- →Alibaba's Qwen3.8-Max challenges US AI dominance, intensifying global competition.
- →The open-weight release strategy could shift AI development dynamics towards more transparency.
- →China's AI advancements may influence global AI governance and adoption strategies.
Alibaba has unveiled its latest AI model, Qwen3.8-Max, claiming it rivals top US models like Anthropic's Fable 5. With 2.4 trillion parameters, the model is designed to compete at the highest levels, and Alibaba plans to release its weights next week, emphasizing openness. This move is part of a broader strategy by Chinese firms to close the gap with US AI leaders. The release highlights ongoing tensions in AI development and governance between China and the US.
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