The Chinese technology giant is preparing new commercial terms for the upcoming version of its Qwen AI model.
Under the planned arrangement, smaller users may continue to access the model without paying, while large companies could be required to share part of the revenue they earn from products and services built using Alibaba’s AI technology.
The move could represent a change in Alibaba’s approach to open-source AI. The company has made its Qwen models widely available to developers and businesses, helping the technology gain popularity among AI users.
Alibaba is now looking for ways to turn that growing adoption into revenue while keeping its AI models widely accessible.
The plan also highlights the growing competition in the AI industry, where technology companies are looking for new ways to make money from powerful AI models without limiting their use by developers.
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