NYT
Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker
Monday, July 6, 2026
Alibaba released open-source artificial intelligence models that developers have adopted globally. Because the models are open source, they can be used and modified without licensing fees. The company has not disclosed specific revenue generated from the models themselves. Alibaba has stated it plans to monetize its AI capabilities through cloud computing services and enterprise software offerings.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/06/business/alibaba-ai-qwen.html
