Alibaba Unveils AI Model It Claims Outperforms DeepSeek
Chinese tech giant Alibaba recently introduced an updated version of its AI model, Qwen 2.5, claiming it has outperformed the widely recognized DeepSeek-V3. The timing of the Qwen 2.5-Max launch, coinciding with the Lunar New Year’s first day, when the majority of Chinese people are not working, highlights the competitive pressure mounting in the AI sector. The rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform, over the past few weeks has not only unsettled global competitors but also stirred up fierce rivalry among domestic firms. The launch of DeepSeek’s AI assist on January 10, powered by its V3 model, followed…