SMRTR TechAug 16, 2026PYMNTS

Alibaba Overtakes Google and Meta With 3 Billion AI Model Downloads

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Alibaba's Qwen AI models have surpassed Google and Meta in global downloads, reaching over 3 billion downloads in just six months. By comparison, Google had 418 million downloads for the year, while Meta had 227 million. Because open-source models let developers build new AI products, download numbers signal real influence, suggesting Alibaba is gaining significant ground in the global AI race.

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