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Alibaba's new multimodal AI model is not open source
Alibaba has launched a new multimodal AI model, but has chosen not to make it available as open source. This breaks with Alibaba's previous practice with the Qwen family of models.
WHY IT MATTERS
The move signals a shift in Alibaba's strategy around openness and competitive dynamics in the AI market, where larger companies are increasingly restricting access to their most powerful models.
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