Alibaba's Qwen takes on Kimi K3 with open-weight Qwen 3.8, says model is "second only to Fable 5"
Quick Answer
Alibaba has launched Qwen 3.8, an open-weight model with 2.4 trillion parameters, claiming it ranks just below Fable 5.
Quick Take
This model is expected to outperform Qwen 3.7-Max in coding and productivity tasks, with multimodal capabilities for processing various media. Open weights will be available soon at a 10% introductory price.
Key Points
- Qwen 3.8 features 2.4 trillion parameters, enhancing its performance in complex tasks.
- It is Alibaba's first capable of processing images, videos, and documents.
- The model is expected to disrupt Kimi K3's market presence and strategy.
- Open weights will be available soon through Alibaba's Token Plan at reduced prices.
- Moonshot AI, with $300 million in revenue, plans to go public within six months.
Source Excerpt
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen 3. 8, a model with 2. 4 trillion parameters that the Qwen team says rivals leading models and trails only Fable 5. A preview is available now.
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