Alibaba introduces preview of Qwen3.8 Max AI model at World AI Conference

Jul 19, 2026

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Alibaba Group has unveiled a preview of its Qwen3.8 Max AI model, claiming it is among the top AI models available, second only to Anthropic's Fable 5. This announcement follows a recent launch by Chinese startup Moonshot AI, which has also made significant strides in AI technology.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. presented a preview of its Qwen3.8 Max AI model during the World AI Conference in Shanghai.
The company claims that the Qwen3.8 Max is comparable to leading AI models and ranks just behind Anthropic PBC's Fable 5.
This release occurred shortly after Moonshot AI introduced its Kimi K3 model, which is said to compete with top offerings from Anthropic and OpenAI, influencing global technology stock perceptions.

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Alibaba introduces preview of Qwen3.8 Max AI model at World AI Conference

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