Alibaba launches a 2.4T parameter Qwen3.8 Max preview that it says rivals frontier AI models and is second only to Fable 5, plans to make it "open-weight soon" (Bloomberg)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has launched a preview of its Qwen3.8 Max model, boasting 2.4T parameters. The company claims this model rivals frontier AI models and is surpassed only by Fable 5. Alibaba plans to make Qwen3.8 Max "open-weight soon," indicating a move towards broader accessibility and collaboration within the AI community. This development positions Alibaba as a significant player in the advanced AI landscape.