Alibaba’s A.I. Is a Hit, but Hard to Turn Into a Moneymaker
NYT > Business·July 6, 2026

Alibaba's artificial intelligence models have gained widespread acceptance among developers globally. The company's AI technology has been made available as open source, allowing it to be used and modified freely by others. This approach has contributed to its popularity, but it also poses a challenge for Alibaba to generate significant revenue from its AI offerings. As a result, the company is exploring ways to monetize its AI capabilities despite their open-source nature.
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