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Mint
2 hours ago
- Business
- Mint
Alibaba unveils upgraded Qwen VLo model with image generation capabilities: How it works
Alibaba Group has rolled out an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence system, Qwen VLo, strengthening its position in the competitive landscape of AI-driven visual tools. The new model, part of the company's Qwen product line, is designed to generate and edit images using text or visual prompts. Announced in a company blog post, the enhanced Qwen VLo follows the earlier Qwen2.5-VL and introduces expanded multimodal abilities. The model now supports text-to-image and image-to-image creation, allowing users to either describe visuals or modify uploaded images using written instructions. One of its key features is 'progressive generation,' which enables users to view the step-by-step rendering of an image. For example, users can input a command like 'Generate a picture of a cute cat' or upload an image and prompt edits such as 'Add a cap on the cat's head,' with the model handling the visual modifications accordingly. The move is part of Alibaba's broader pivot towards artificial intelligence. The Hangzhou-based firm, better known globally for its online retail business, has been investing heavily in AI development through its Qwen brand. In February, the company's CEO, Eddie Wu, identified artificial general intelligence, AI with human-like reasoning, as a central goal. With Qwen VLo, Alibaba is positioning itself against both international and domestic players in the AI sector. It faces increasing competition from Chinese rivals such as DeepSeek, which recently made headlines by releasing a powerful model reportedly developed with minimal financial outlay. In response to these developments, Alibaba has continued to expand the Qwen suite to include models capable of processing text, images, audio, and video, with an emphasis on efficiency and compatibility with mobile devices. Earlier this year, the company also integrated its AI systems into an updated version of its Quark assistant app. China's AI sector is heating up as companies aggressively compete for market share. Cloud service providers, including Alibaba and Tencent, have recently reduced their prices to attract users, with DeepSeek emerging as a significant factor in this intensifying price war. Several AI startups in China have also secured substantial funding at unicorn-level valuations, adding to the competitive landscape.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Alibaba unveils latest AI service for images in push for users
HighlightsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd. introduced Qwen VLo, an upgraded artificial intelligence model capable of generating images from text and modifying existing images, as part of its Qwen brand. The new Qwen VLo model features progressive generation technology, allowing users to observe the image creation process in real-time, enhancing user interaction and creativity. With a focus on artificial general intelligence, Alibaba aims to compete with other technology leaders in the rapidly evolving AI market, responding to innovations from companies like DeepSeek and OpenAI. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. unveiled a new iteration of its artificial-intelligence technology that will make it easier for users to generate and modify images from texts and visuals, as the Chinese ecommerce giant continues its aggressive push into AI. The Hangzhou-based company introduced Qwen VLo , part of a series of AI services under the company's Qwen brand. The new model is an upgrade from Qwen2.5-VL and is now able to generate text-to-image and image-to-image results. It also has a technology called progressive generation, meaning users can see the process as an image is created. 'This newly upgraded model not only 'understands' the world but also generates high-quality recreations based on that understanding,' the company said in a blog post. 'You can directly send a prompt like 'Generate a picture of a cute cat' to generate an image or upload an image of a cat and ask 'Add a cap on the cat's head' to modify an image.' Best known for its ecommerce operations in China, Alibaba has been charging into AI and building standalone offerings around Qwen. In February, Chief Executive Officer Eddie Wu went so far as to say the company's 'primary objective' is now artificial general intelligence , a goal in the industry to build AI systems with human-level intellectual capabilities. With the new Qwen multimodal model , it's aiming to compete with a flurry of new visual interfaces in the market, including from OpenAI. It also faces aggressive domestic competition from the likes of DeepSeek. After DeepSeek stunned the industry with a powerful model it said took just a few million dollars to build, China's technology leaders flooded the market with a rapid succession of low-cost AI services. Alibaba has rapidly updated its Qwen series, adding new capabilities to process text, pictures, audio and video — with the efficiency to run directly on phones and laptops. It unveiled a new version of its AI assistant Quark app in March.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Alibaba unveils latest AI service for images in push for users
Synopsis The Hangzhou-based company introduced Qwen VLo, part of a series of AI services under the company's Qwen brand. The new model is an upgrade from Qwen2.5-VL and is now able to generate text-to-image and image-to-image results. It also has a technology called progressive generation, meaning users can see the process as an image is created.
Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Alibaba Unveils Latest AI Service for Images in Push for Users
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. unveiled a new iteration of its artificial-intelligence technology that will make it easier for users to generate and modify images from texts and visuals, as the Chinese e-commerce giant continues its aggressive push into AI. The Hangzhou-based company introduced Qwen VLo, part of a series of AI services under the company's Qwen brand. The new model is an upgrade from Qwen2.5-VL and is now able to generate text-to-image and image-to-image results. It also has a technology called progressive generation, meaning users can see the process as an image is created.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Not Just DeepSeek - Alibaba Unveils AI Model To Rival OpenAI's Operator
On Monday, Chinese e-commerce juggernaut Alibaba Group Holding's (NYSE:BABA) cloud unit released a new family of AI models, Qwen2.5-VL, that can parse files, comprehend videos, count objects in images, and control a PC. This model is similar to the one powering OpenAI's recently launched Operator. Qwen2.5-VL model claimed to beat OpenAI's GPT-4o, Anthropic's Claude 3.5 Sonnet, and Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash in various video understanding, math, document analysis, and question-answering evaluations, TechCrunch reports. Don't Miss: Deloitte's fastest-growing software company partners with Amazon, Walmart & Target – Built on the trusted network of Fortune 500 companies, this blockchain company partners with Salesforce to uproot lengthy and expensive B2B transactions, and you can invest with just $100. Qwen2.5-VL claimed it can analyze charts and graphics, extract data from invoice and form scans, and comprehend multiple-hour-long videos. It can also recognize IPs from films and TV series. Qwen2.5-VL can interact with software both on PCs and mobile devices. It can launch the app for Android and can book a flight from Chongqing to Beijing, TechCrunch cites from Hugging Face tech lead Philipp Schmid's video tweet on X. In January, Alibaba Cloud launched new AI tools and LLMs at its developer summit. Alibaba's cloud revenue grew 7% to $4.22 billion in second-quarter. Trending: Nancy Pelosi Invested $5 Million In An AI Company Last Year — Meanwhile, U.S. tech stocks plunged in premarket trading Monday as Chinese open-source artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek R1 triggered market jitters over sustainability of the AI technology investment in the U.S. tech firms. Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) lost $600 billion in market cap on Monday. DeepSeek's open-source AI model, developed for under $6 million, reportedly outperformed leading U.S. models like those from OpenAI. Reportedly, Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) committed $80 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2025, and Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) earmarked $60-65 billion. For context, the Biden administration had slapped multiple semiconductor technology embargoes on China, restricting the country from accessing sophisticated AI technologies from Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (NYSE:TSM) citing national security threats. Investors can gain exposure to stocks of companies domiciled in China through the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:FXI) and the KraneShares Trust KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:KWEB). Read Next: This 12,000 RPM Spinning Battery With Over $100 Million In LOIs Could Be The Missing Link For Green Energy — Here's Why Early Investors Are Flocking To Invest Before Funding Closes 'Scrolling To UBI' — Deloitte's #1 fastest-growing software company allows users to earn money on their phones. You can invest today for just $0.26/share with a $1000 minimum. Photo by Ascannio via Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Not Just DeepSeek - Alibaba Unveils AI Model To Rival OpenAI's Operator originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
