Alibaba Launches Qwen 3.5: A 397B Parameter Model Undercutting US Rivals by 60%
Alibaba has unveiled Qwen 3.5, a massive 397-billion parameter model that introduces advanced 'agentic' capabilities while pricing its API 60% lower than Western competitors. This strategic move signals a shift from simple chatbots to autonomous AI agents, intensifying the global price war and technical rivalry between Chinese and US cloud giants.