Alibaba Reportedly Plans Revenue-Sharing for Major Users of Next Open-Source AI Model

Chinese technology giant Alibaba is reportedly planning to implement a revenue-sharing model for major users of its upcoming Qwen3.8-Max open-source AI model. Similar to Moonshot's Kimi K3, this strategy would require commercial agreements from entities generating over $20 million in annual sales from the model. This move signals a convergence in business models among Chinese AI firms, aiming to capture market share from U.S. rivals and redefine the economics of open-source AI.