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Alibaba launches Qwen3.8 with 2.4 trillion parameters
Alibaba has introduced Qwen3.8, a foundation model featuring 2.4 trillion parameters, aimed at coding and professional tasks. The model's API is available on the Qwen AI platform and will be integrated into the Qwen Office agent. Alibaba plans to open-source Qwen3.8-Max and release Qwen3.8-27B next week.
Key points
- Launch of Qwen3.8 with 2.4 trillion parameters targeting coding and office tasks.
- API for Qwen3.8 is now accessible via Alibaba’s Qwen AI platform.
- Integration of Qwen3.8 in the newly launched Qwen Office agent.
- Plans to open-source Qwen3.8-Max next week.
- Upcoming release of the open-source model Qwen3.8-27B.
Why it matters
- Aligns with the trend of AI models becoming more parameter-efficient and specialized.
- Reflects the increasing focus on generative AI in professional environments.
- Opensource initiatives are gaining traction as seen with successful models from competitors.
- Represents Alibaba's response to the competitive AI landscape in 2025.
The launch of Qwen3.8 positions Alibaba at the forefront of AI development, emphasizing professional applications while embracing open-source strategies for broader accessibility.