LLM Countdowns / Alibaba

Lab

Alibaba

Next expected: Qwen 4 Max, around Oct 30, 2026.

Current flagship: Qwen3.8 Max, 45.4 on the Intelligence Index, released Sep 2, 2026 ()

Upcoming from Alibaba

October 2026

1. Oct 30 Qwen 4 Max

November 2026

1. Nov 6 Qwen 4 Flash

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