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Alibaba launches paid tiers for QwenWork AI assistant

Alibaba has introduced paid subscription tiers for its QwenWork AI assistant, with annual plans ranging from approximately $30 to $150. This move aims to monetize the service as AI development costs increase. The company is also offering additional video generation credits for purchase. Previously, QwenWork was available for free to encourage user adoption, while the Qwen chatbot remains accessible without charge. AI

IMPACT This move by Alibaba suggests a growing trend of AI service monetization as development costs rise.

RANK_REASON Product launch of a paid tier for an AI assistant.

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Alibaba launches paid tiers for QwenWork AI assistant

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Minxiao Chang ·

    Alibaba tests paid AI appetite with US$30 annual QwenWork subscription

    Alibaba Group Holding is asking app users to open their wallets for its artificial intelligence office assistant QwenWork, as the Chinese technology giant tests whether businesses and consumers are ready to pay for its digital assistant. The e-commerce giant’s Qwen app now offers…