Alibaba Claims New Model Beats DeepSeek-V3

Alibaba has recently launched its new AI model, Qwen 2.5-Max, claiming it surpasses the performance of notable competitors, including DeepSeek-V3, OpenAI’s GPT-4o, and Meta’s Llama-3.1-405B. This announcement was made on the first day of the Lunar New Year, a strategic timing that reflects the competitive pressure exerted by DeepSeek’s rapid rise in the AI sector over the past few weeks[1][2][3].

Key Details of Qwen 2.5-Max

• Performance Claims: Alibaba’s cloud division asserts that Qwen 2.5-Max outperforms its rivals “almost across the board,” indicating a significant leap in capabilities compared to existing models from both domestic and international competitors[1][4].
• Context of Release: The launch follows DeepSeek’s introduction of its AI assistant powered by DeepSeek-V3 on January 10 and the R1 model on January 20, which have reportedly shaken up the tech landscape, particularly in Silicon Valley, leading to a decline in tech stocks due to concerns over high development costs among established firms[2][3][5].
• DeepSeek’s Impact: Founded just 20 months ago in Hangzhou, DeepSeek has gained attention for providing high-performance AI models at lower costs, prompting established companies like Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu to enhance their offerings quickly[4][8].

Competitive Landscape

The introduction of Qwen 2.5-Max highlights a broader trend in the AI market where companies are racing to innovate in response to emerging threats. Following DeepSeek’s successes, other firms, including ByteDance, have also accelerated updates to their AI models, indicating a fierce competitive environment within China’s AI sector[3][4][9].

This announcement from Alibaba not only aims to reclaim market position but also reflects ongoing shifts in the global AI landscape as new players disrupt traditional tech giants with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

Citations:
[1] https://www.dawn.com/news/1888473/alibaba-releases-ai-model-it-claims-surpasses-deepseek-v3
[2] https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/alibaba-launches-new-ai-model-claims-it-beats-deepseek-chatgpt-llama-7587009
[3] https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/tech-war-explodes-alibaba-drops-ai-bombshell-claims-qwen-25-max-beats-openai-deepseek-462498-2025-01-29
[4] https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/alibaba-enters-ai-race-claims-its-new-model-outperforms-deepseek-chatgpt-101738150221186.html
[5] https://mashable.com/article/alibaba-qwen-2-5-ai-model-deepseek-chatgpt
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxjv0KjvtEE
[7] https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-607763-20250130
[8] https://www.newsx.com/tech-and-auto/alibaba-releases-new-ai-model-claims-its-better-than-deepseek/
[9] https://www.investopedia.com/alibaba-rolls-out-ai-model-it-says-can-outperform-deepseek-and-openai-8782354
[10] https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-releases-ai-model-it-claims-surpasses-deepseek-v3-2025-01-29/
[11] https://arynews.tv/alibaba-releases-ai-model-it-says-surpasses-deepseek/