Alibaba to charge revenue share for next open-source AI model

Alibaba plans to require major users of its upcoming Qwen3.8-Max open-source AI model to share revenue, following a similar move by Chinese startup Moonshot. The model, set for release next week, will be open-weight, allowing developers to download and adapt it. This strategy mirrors Silicon Valley's freemium model, as Chinese AI firms compete with U.S. rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic. Revenue-sharing terms are still being finalized, with Moonshot seeking up to 30% from partners generating over $20 million annually.