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Alibaba tests new business model for Qwen open-source AI

Alibaba plans to introduce revenue-sharing terms for its next open-weight Qwen AI model. Large commercial users offering Qwen as a managed service must reach a financial agreement with Alibaba under the proposed structure. This shift highlights how leading open-source contributors are experimenting with monetization strategies for enterprise-grade foundation models.

AI News·Aug 7, 2026

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