Alibaba Releases AI Model With Performance Rivaling Anthr…

The article discusses the competitive landscape of AI development, particularly focusing on recent advancements by companies such as Alibaba and Moonshot. Alibaba's new flagship AI model, Qwen3.8-Max, boasts 2.4 trillion parameters and has achieved high benchmark rankings, competing closely with Moonshot's Kimi K3. The tensions in the AI race are escalating, as major players like Moonshot, DeepSeek, and ByteDance Ltd. vie for leadership in the field. The discussion reflects the broader implications of AI progress and the need for caution in its development.

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By Luz Ding

August 3, 2026 at 2:21 AM UTC

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. released its latest flagship AI model, with performance claims putting it alongside global leaders like Anthropic’s Fable.

The new model, Qwen3.8-Max, is built around 2.4 trillion parameters and ranks higher on some benchmarks than the headline-grabbing Kimi K3 from Moonshot that was recently unveiled. Alibaba intends to release the weights for public download next week, marking the next major move in the intensifying race among China’s AI developers that include Moonshot, DeepSeek and ByteDance Ltd.

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Alibaba Releases AI Model With Performance Rivaling Anthropic