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Qwen powers AI admissions surge as millions turn to chatbots

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-252026-06-2506 mins

Career prospects have emerged as the dominant concern among users as China wrestles with high youth unemployment rates in recent years.

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Alibaba’s Fliggy faces layoff reports as travel unit reshapes in AI era

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-182026-06-1804 mins

Multiple users claiming to be Alibaba employees said the cuts could range from 30% to 40%, while more extreme claims put reductions in some units as high as 50% or more.

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Former Qwen chief Lin Junyang raises funds at $2 billion valuation

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-162026-06-1606 mins

The startup’s focus is not on predicting the next word but on predicting what happens next in the physical world.

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Alibaba denies chief scientist resignation rumor, defends AI restructuring

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-142026-06-1403 mins

Despite Alibaba’s denial of the resignation rumor, Zhou’s position adjustment has drawn mixed interpretations.

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Qwen turns early World Cup into prediction showcase after back-to-back hits

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-132026-06-1304 mins

The tool predicted Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa and South Korea’s 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic on opening day.

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Alibaba AI chief reportedly seeks exit 6 days after new research role

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-132026-06-1304 mins

The reported departure surfaced just six days after the appointment, prompting speculation about the significance of Alibaba’s latest organizational overhaul.

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Qwen launches World Cup prediction, challenges fans to beat AI

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-122026-06-1106 mins

The launch comes as fans debate whether large language models can outperform seasoned football observers in forecasting match results.

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Qwen launches free AI agent for China’s gaokao admissions planning

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-102026-06-1004 mins

The system combines three functions: generating admissions reports, planning application timelines, and answering interactive Q&A queries.

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NBA China, Alibaba launch AI basketball assistant ahead of finals

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-052026-06-0704 mins

Built on Alibaba’s Qwen large language model, NBA Chat integrates NBA historical statistics and in-depth player data to provide real-time basketball Q&A.

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Alibaba unveils VLA model to bridge fragmented physical tasks

Yangtzeer observers2026-06-052026-06-0506 mins

The launch positions Alibaba among a growing number of companies seeking to develop general-purpose AI models capable of operating in physical environments.

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