China turns up the heat with open model blitz as US model makers panic

Theregister.com·August 3, 2026·1 min read

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China's Alibaba has released its 'Max' model for public access, indicating a significant shift in the competitive landscape of AI development. In response, US model makers are feeling the pressure as new Chinese offerings, like DeepSeek V4-Flash, enter the market.

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For the first time, Alibaba's Qwen team is letting its 'Max' model out of the API pen; meanwhile, DeepSeek V4-Flash gives new meaning to cheap and cheerful competition

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