[…] Amidst the trade war turmoil, Alibaba is pushing forward with its AI initiatives. The company is set to release an upgraded version of its Qwen 3 AI model later in April, signaling its commitment to advancing AI technology. This move comes at a time when competition in the AI field is intensifying, with Chinese companies like DeepSeek and American giants like OpenAI and Google also releasing new models. Alibaba’s recent AI product releases, including the Qwen 2.5 series and a new version of its AI assistant Quark, underscore its aggressive push into AI (PYMNTS.com). …