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Alibaba explores revenue-sharing for Qwen AI model
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- →Alibaba's move could set a precedent for monetizing open-weight AI models.
- →The revenue-sharing model may influence other AI developers to adopt similar strategies.
- →This approach balances open-source accessibility with commercial viability.
Alibaba is planning to implement a revenue-sharing model for its next Qwen open-weight AI model, targeting larger companies that use the model commercially. This approach requires these companies to reach a commercial agreement with Alibaba, similar to the model used by Moonshot for its Kimi K3 AI. The exact revenue-sharing terms have not been finalized, but this move represents a shift in how Alibaba monetizes its open-weight models. This strategy could influence other AI developers to adopt similar business models.
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