10/03/2025
Alibaba introduces new AI models and tools at developer summit
Alibaba Cloud has announced several enhancements to its AI offerings during its annual developer summit.
Among the updates are new large language models (LLMs), advanced AI development tools, upgraded cloud infrastructure, and a dedicated program to support global developers.
“Alibaba Cloud is committed to delivering real value to global developers through cutting-edge AI models, enhanced cloud infrastructure, and accessible support programs,” said Dongliang Guo, VP of International Business and Head of International Products and Solutions at Alibaba Cloud Intelligence.
“Together, we aim to spark more AI-driven innovations, benefiting startups, enterprises, and industries altogether across the globe.”
Alibaba expands Qwen AI model suite
Central to Alibaba’s efforts is the expansion of its proprietary Qwen LLM family. The Qwen 2.5 series – available in parameter sizes from 7 billion to 72 billion – is now accessible via APIs on the company’s generative AI development platform, Model Studio. These models support applications such as text generation, language understanding, and translation.
But Alibaba Cloud hasn’t stopped with text-based models. It has added capabilities through multimodal AI models: