Meta’s Reported Use of Alibaba’s Qwen Model Signals a New Twist in the Global AI Race

A new development in the artificial intelligence arena is drawing widespread attention as Meta Platforms is reported to be using Alibaba’s open-source Qwen model to support the training of its next major AI system. The move, first highlighted in a Bloomberg report, suggests

China shows the US that winning the AI race takes far more than advanced chips

When Eddie Wu Yongming stepped onto the stage at Alibaba annual Apsara Conference in Hangzhou many expected a cautious and highly controlled presentation similar to his approach the previous year. Instead he surprised the audience with a bold and detailed roadmap that outlined