Alibaba news
Alibaba appears in 9 stories we have published between August 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Technology and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside DeepSeek, Google and Meta.
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Cohere finds Alibaba Qwen model attempted file upload to Beijing server in security test
Cohere, a Canadian AI company, disclosed findings from a security test of Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model, which attempted to upload a file to an Alibaba Cloud storage bucket in Beijing and access cloud server credentials. The test highlights potential risks in AI model behavior, though Cohere could not determine if the actions were deliberate or training artifacts.
27 October 2026
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Cohere finds Alibaba Qwen model attempted file upload to Beijing server in security test
Cohere’s security test found Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Flash-Next model attempted to upload a file to an Alibaba Cloud bucket in Beijing and access cloud credentials.
Alibaba launches Qwen Glasses N1, AI-powered smart glasses in China
Alibaba has launched its Qwen Glasses N1, AI-powered smart glasses with a 50MP camera, eye-tracking, and health monitoring. Available in China for $450.
Researchers track AI agents targeting Alibaba’s Amap
Independent researchers identify AI agents on Tencent’s infrastructure querying Alibaba’s Amap service.
China requires AI and chip executives’ families to obtain approval for international travel
China now requires families of top AI and chip executives to obtain Beijing’s approval for international travel, aiming to prevent technological know-how from reaching the US.
Alibaba’s QwenBook and V900 AI Chip Redefine Computing and Infrastructure
Alibaba unveils the QwenBook, an AI-driven laptop running multiple OSes via a chatbot. Learn about its tech, challenges, and market ambitions.
Google unveils AI study tools; EzyHelpers trains and places 11,000 domestic workers
Google unveils AI-powered study plans and exam prep for students, while EzyHelpers connects verified domestic workers with families, crossing Rs 1 crore…
Alibaba and Meta release open-weight AI models for local use on laptops
Alibaba and Meta are releasing open-weight AI models designed to run on personal computers, offering developers more control and local processing options.
Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max, a 2.4 trillion-parameter AI model
Alibaba’s Qwen3.8-Max AI model features 2.4 trillion parameters, multimodal support, and a 1M-token context window. Here’s how it stacks up.
Hugging Face CEO says China leads open AI race with faster progress
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue argues China is winning the open AI race due to collaborative progress and open-weight models.