Beijing, January 29, 2025: Alibaba has launched its new AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, asserting that it surpasses DeepSeek-V3 in performance across various benchmarks. The company claims that the new model outperforms major competitors, including OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Llama-3.1-405B, with improvements in speed and efficiency. This release underscores Alibaba’s growing influence in the AI space and its ability to challenge established leaders like OpenAI.
Qwen 2.5-Max is now available on Alibaba’s Cloud Bailian platform, where developers can interact with the model through a new chat interface. The company’s bold claim places it in direct competition with other tech giants, showcasing the rapid advancements in Chinese AI technology. With this launch, Alibaba aims to cement its position as a key player in the global AI race.