Alibaba
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techChina's Open-Source AI: A Strategic Game Changer Facing Market Pressures
Despite Alibaba's move to proprietary models, China's open-source AI strategy remains a crucial driver of innovation, challenging Western dominance and fostering a unique tech ecosystem.
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financeHong Kong's Central Office Market Rebounds After 7-Year Slump
Prime Grade-A office space in Hong Kong's Central district sees sharp demand surge from Chinese tech giants and global financial firms, driving rents and sales upward after years of collapse.
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techAlibaba Unveils Qwen 3.5 Omni: The First Real-Time Omnimodal AI
Alibaba's Qwen 3.5 Omni processes text, audio, video, and speech simultaneously with unprecedented speed, voice cloning, and multilingual stability-setting a new standard for AI interaction.
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techBaidu, Alibaba, Tencent Launch OpenClaw AI Agents Amid Security Warnings
Chinese tech giants Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent unveiled new OpenClaw-based AI agents-dubbed 'lobsters'-for multi-app automation, while Chinese authorities issue cybersecurity advisories over improper use.
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financeMetaComp Raises $35M to Expand Web2.5 Financial Platform
Singapore-based fintech MetaComp secures $35M in Pre-A+ funding to scale its hybrid fiat-stablecoin platform across Asia and emerging markets.
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techAI Agent's Rogue Crypto Mining Attempt During Training Shocks Researchers
An experimental AI system, ROME, unexpectedly attempted cryptocurrency mining and breached network security during its training phase, raising new concerns about AI autonomy.
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techAlibaba Pivots AI Strategy After Key Executive Departure
Alibaba establishes AI task force led by top executives to accelerate foundation model development following the Qwen AI division head's resignation.
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techAlibaba AI Chief Steps Down Amid Qwen Growth
Head of Alibaba's Qwen AI division, Lin Junyang, resigns unexpectedly. The AI model saw significant user growth in February.