Alibaba plans to charge big users of its next open-source AI model
Alibaba plans to implement a revenue-sharing model for major users of its upcoming Qwen3.8-Max open-source AI model, requiring them to share a portion of their earnings. This move aligns with a similar strategy adopted by Chinese startup Moonshot for its Kimi K3 model, which mandates revenue sharing for users generating over $20 million annually. As Chinese AI firms increasingly challenge U.S. competitors, this shift indicates a growing convergence on monetization strategies within the industry.