Alibaba has unveiled its latest Qwen 3 AI model, showcasing advanced capabilities as competition in China’s artificial intelligence sector heats up. This development follows the success of DeepSeek, a local startup that has developed high-performing models at reduced costs compared to Western competitors. Alibaba’s new release integrates traditional AI functions with enhanced dynamic reasoning, offering developers a more flexible and efficient platform. Earlier this year, Alibaba quickly released its Qwen 2.5-Max model shortly after DeepSeek’s announcement, asserting superior performance.
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