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Apr 2, 2026

Alibaba Launches Third Proprietary AI Model in Three Days

Apr 2, 2026
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Alibaba has introduced its third closed-source AI model, Qwen3.6-Plus, as part of its strategy to monetize its AI services. This follows the recent upgrades to its image-generation platform and a multimodal model capable of processing various input types.

Alibaba Launches Third Proprietary AI Model in Three Days
  • Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has launched its third proprietary AI model, Qwen3.6-Plus, within three days.
  • The release highlights the company's focus on generating profit from its artificial intelligence services.
  • The new model is closed-source, preventing developers from downloading or modifying the code.
  • This launch follows upgrades to an image-generation platform and a multimodal model that can process text, voice, and images.
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