Alibaba Releases Qwen 2.5-Max, Claims AI Model Surpasses Rivals
Chinese tech giant Alibaba (BABA) has unveiled Qwen 2.5-Max, an upgraded version of its Qwen AI model. According to Alibaba, Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms leading models from OpenAI (GPT-4o and Llama-3.1-405B) and DeepSeek (DeepSeek-V3) across various benchmarks.
The release of Qwen 2.5-Max comes amidst the rapid rise of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, whose recent AI models have sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley. DeepSeek's cost-effective models have raised questions about the investments of major AI firms in the US.
Alibaba's move to upgrade its AI model highlights domestic competition in the Chinese AI landscape. TikTok owner ByteDance recently released an update to its flagship AI model, claiming superior performance against OpenAI's o1 in a key benchmark test.
The intense competition in Chinese AI indicates the increasing global relevance of China's tech sector and its aspiration to become a leader in cutting-edge technologies.