Alibaba Cloud Unveils Global AI Model Hub in English

New Hub to Accelerate Global AI Innovations and Collaborations

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Alibaba Cloud is breaking barriers with the launch of the English version of Model-scope, its open-source AI model community. This move aims to democratize AI by making generative AI capabilities accessible to businesses and developers worldwide.

Model-scope, embodying Alibaba Cloud’s “Model-as-a-Service” concept, transforms AI models into ready-to-use services. Since its inception in China in 2022, the platform has grown into the country’s largest AI model community, boasting over five million developers.

Now, with this international expansion, developers across the globe can access over 5,000 advanced AI models. The platform also encourages user-contributed models, fostering a collaborative AI development ecosystem.

The English version of ModelScope offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources, including access to over 1,500 high-quality Chinese-language datasets and various toolkits for data processing. Developers can customize model inference, training, and evaluation with minimal coding.

Unveiled at the 2024 Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) Conference in Seattle, this launch highlights Alibaba’s commitment to AI innovation. The event, a hub for cutting-edge AI developments, saw Alibaba Group presenting over 30 papers, with six selected for special recognition.

Conference attendees experienced Alibaba’s Qwen model series, showcasing impressive image and video generation capabilities. This demonstration provided a glimpse into the potential of Alibaba’s AI technologies.

The launch of the English version of ModelScope marks a significant milestone in Alibaba Cloud’s global AI strategy. As businesses and developers seek to harness AI’s power, platforms like ModelScope are crucial in accelerating AI innovation and adoption globally.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore the future of artificial intelligence together. Until next time, stay curious and stay informed.

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