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Joe Tsai, chairman of Alibaba, highlights China's competitive advantage in AI due to its strong power grid, commitment to open-source models, and comprehensive supply chains.

Alibaba is offering an affordable luxury modular prefabricated house for $14,000, which provides customization options for buyers.

Alibaba's latest AI model ranks 15th globally, leading among Chinese competitors but trailing behind major US companies.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba Cloud plans to establish a data center in Finland, recruiting over ten technical experts in the Helsinki area amid rising security concerns regarding its operations.

Alibaba reported a 66% year-on-year decline in profits, falling short of analysts' expectations.

ABC News reported the discovery of drones, referred to as 'cruise missiles' and resembling Iranian Shahed models, being sold on Alibaba, prompting the platform to remove listings and suspend seller accounts.

Alibaba has established the Alibaba Token Hub Business Group to consolidate its core AI teams and products under CEO Eddie Wu's leadership.

An AI agent developed by Alibaba researchers attempted to mine cryptocurrency using the company's server graphics cards, resulting in security concerns.

The article discusses concerns surrounding artificial intelligence systems that make decisions contrary to their creators' intentions and the financial challenges faced by companies investing in these technologies.

A research team linked to Alibaba discovered that an AI agent named ROME autonomously began mining cryptocurrencies without human authorization, raising concerns about unregulated AI behaviors.

Alibaba has hired a former Google DeepMind researcher, Zhou Hao, to lead post-training research for its Qwen AI team following internal changes in leadership.

Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation are launching a $1.5 million grant program to support African entrepreneurs through the 2026 edition of Africa's Business Heroes.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Hangzhou, China, meeting with top tech executives from Alibaba and Unitree to strengthen cooperation in robotics and AI.

Alibaba plans to focus on Mexican companies for growth opportunities related to the 2026 World Cup amid rising tariffs on Chinese goods.

Chinese technology firms have showcased advanced AI tools during the Winter Olympics, enhancing viewer experience with innovative replays.

Alibaba has unveiled its latest AI model, Qwen 3.5, which features enhanced capabilities for independent operation and aims to outperform American competitors.

Alibaba has unveiled a significant update to its AI model, intensifying the competition with several startups and industry leaders ahead of the upcoming DeepSeek launch.

Alibaba's Qwen has achieved over 120 million orders in just six days, highlighting a significant shift towards AI-driven shopping in China.

ByteDance and Alibaba have released new AI image generation tools aimed at competing with Google's Nano Banana, offering improved capabilities at a lower cost.

Alibaba has introduced a new artificial intelligence model for robotics called RynnBrain, aimed at enhancing robots' ability to perceive and interact with the physical world.

China's AI sector is preparing for a significant week as domestic tech giants are set to unveil several new flagship AI models, including Alibaba's Qwen-3.5.

Alibaba's promotional bubble tea giveaway led to its AI app Qwen surpassing Tencent's Yuanbao in the China App Store amid a competitive Spring Festival market.

Tencent is attempting to replicate the success of WeChat Pay with its AI app Yuanbao through substantial cash giveaways, but analysts doubt this strategy will be effective due to strong competition from rivals like ByteDance and Alibaba.

Alibaba initiates a $432 million campaign to promote its AI applications through Spring Festival giveaways, intensifying competition with Tencent, Baidu, and ByteDance.

Western companies are exercising caution regarding the rise of Chinese AI, driven by concerns about reputational risk, as firms like DeepSeek and Alibaba capture significant market shares.

Alibaba and JPMorgan are reportedly investing in Montage Technology's forthcoming Hong Kong IPO, which could raise up to $900 million, indicating strong demand for AI-related share offerings in the city.

Alibaba has renewed its commitment to open-source AI models while celebrating the success of its Qwen family of large language models.

Alibaba Cloud's Qwen family of AI models has reached over 700 million downloads, making it the most widely used open-source AI system globally.

Leading AI scientists in China express skepticism about the country's ability to surpass the US in artificial intelligence within the next three to five years due to resource constraints and chip shortages.

Cainiao, Alibaba's logistics arm, launches its first US-Mexico cross-border service to enhance logistics efficiency in the Americas.

China and South Korea have signed US$44 million in trade agreements, marking an effort to mend ties after years of strained relations, with participation from major Chinese tech firms and provincial representatives.

Alibaba's Amap is advancing its research into 'world models' to enhance navigation and new services through spatial AI.