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Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed

Alibaba says its new open-source multimodal model, Qwen3.8-27B, passed 1M+ downloads within a few days of release, making it one of its fastest-growing models

TL;DRAlibaba's new Qwen3.8-27B model hit 1M downloads fast, runs locally on PCs.

Why it matters: Open-source, locally-runnable AI models reduce cloud dependency and lower costs for developers.

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AI-generated bills are reportedly causing problems in the Capitol

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT version built for teens

OpenAI released ChatGPT designed specifically for teenagers aged 13-17.

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Ant Group Said to Sell 3% Paytm Stake in $309 Million Deal

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