Alibaba launches Qwen 3.5

Alibaba has unveiled Qwen 3.5, a new multimodal artificial intelligence model. This announcement marks a step forward in the development of AI agents capable of processing and generating different types of data.

The ability to handle multimodal inputs and outputs opens new perspectives for the use of AI in various sectors, enabling the creation of more sophisticated and versatile applications. For those evaluating on-premise deployments, there are trade-offs to consider; AI-RADAR offers analytical frameworks on /llm-onpremise to evaluate these options.

General context on multimodal AI

Multimodal artificial intelligence is a rapidly expanding field, with models capable of integrating information from various sources, such as text, images, and audio. These models offer a richer and more natural user experience, paving the way for new applications in sectors such as virtual assistance, robotics and content creation.