Alibaba releases Qwen-Image-2.1, a 7B open-weight model it says outperforms most closed-source models, with native transparency and up to ten reference images (Qwen)

Alibaba has released Qwen-Image-2.1, a 7B open-weight model. The company states that this model outperforms most closed-source models. Qwen-Image-2.1 features native transparency and supports up to ten reference images. This release is part of Alibaba's Qwen initiative, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible through open-sourcing.