Alibaba Unveils Qwen 2.5 AI Model, Claims Superiority Over DeepSeek
Chinese tech giant Alibaba (9988.HK) has launched Qwen 2.5-Max, its latest AI model, which it claims surpasses DeepSeek-V3, GPT-4o, and Llama-3.1-405B in performance.
Key Highlights:
- Unexpected Timing:
- Released on Lunar New Year’s first day, signaling urgency amid DeepSeek’s rapid rise.
- DeepSeek’s Disruptive Impact:
- DeepSeek-V3 & R1 models have shaken Silicon Valley and Chinese AI firms.
- The low-cost model pricing has forced AI leaders to reassess spending strategies.
- Domestic AI Rivalry Intensifies:
- ByteDance quickly upgraded its AI model to challenge OpenAI.
- Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent are aggressively cutting prices to remain competitive.
- DeepSeek’s Unique Approach:
- Founder Liang Wenfeng prioritizes AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) over price wars.
- The startup operates lean and research-focused, unlike hierarchical tech giants.
Alibaba’s latest move underscores the fierce AI competition in China as companies race toward dominance in next-gen AI models.

