Alibaba upgrades large model organizational structure, establishes Token Foundry division
Alibaba has reorganized its AI efforts by merging the Tongyi large model division with the Future Life Lab to create the Token Foundry division, directly overseen by CEO Eddie Wu. This strategic move also establishes a new AI Future Research Institute led by Chief Scientist Jingren Zhou, focusing on cutting-edge AI research. The restructuring underscores Alibaba's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities, particularly with its Qwen models, which have shown strong performance in coding and are entering a commercialization phase. AI
IMPACT Consolidates Alibaba's AI efforts, potentially accelerating development and commercialization of its Qwen models.