Sources: Alibaba names senior AI researcher Dayiheng Liu as the head of its Qwen project, bringing clarity after multiple reorganization rounds earlier in 2026 (Juro Osawa/The Information)

Alibaba has appointed senior AI researcher Dayiheng Liu to lead its Qwen project, which focuses on large language models. This decision brings clarity to the project after several reorganization rounds earlier in 2026. The appointment of Liu, a prominent figure in AI research, signals Alibaba's continued commitment to advancing its artificial intelligence initiatives and streamlining its leadership structure for key technological developments.