Alibaba throws hat in AI ring, claims new model surpasses DeepSeek: Details

Chinese tech giant Alibaba launched its latest AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max. The company claims that this new version outperforms DeepSeek’s highly praised V3 model. A Reuters’ report highlights the unusual timing of the launch – first day of the Lunar New Year- a holiday when many people in China are off work. This highlights the urgency Alibaba felt in responding to DeepSeek’s increasing popularity.