aiBloomberg Technology· 7/19/2026, 11:02:09 AM★ 9.0
Alibaba’s Qwen Unveils Preview of Flagship AI Model
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. launched a preview version of its flagship Qwen3.8 Max model, which it described as comparable to leading frontier AI models and second only to Anthropic PBC’s Fable 5.
💡 AI analysis: The release of Alibaba's Qwen3.8 Max intensifies the global frontier AI race, signaling a more aggressive competitive landscape between Chinese LLMs and US-based players like Anthropic.