Alibaba Unveils Qwen VLo — A New AI Model for Image Generation & Editing

Hangzhou, June 27, 2025 – Alibaba Group announced the launch of Qwen VLo, the latest addition to its Qwen series, marking a significant step forward in its aggressive AI expansion strategy .

Key Enhancements:

• Text-to‑image & Image-to‑image generation: Users can now create images directly from textual prompts (e.g., “Generate a picture of a cute cat”) or modify existing visuals (e.g., “Add a cap on the cat’s head”).

• Progressive generation: The model reveals the image creation process incrementally, offering real-time insights into how results are constructed.

🎯 Strategic Significance:

• Competing in the visual AI frontier: Qwen VLo positions Alibaba against global players like OpenAI and domestic rivals such as DeepSeek.

• AI-first ambition: CEO Eddie Wu has emphasized that Alibaba’s “primary objective” is now artificial general intelligence (AGI), reflecting its deep commitment to advancing foundational AI capabilities.

• Broad multimodal rollout: The Qwen ecosystem already supports text, image, audio, and video processing — with previous releases like Qwen2.5‑Omni‑7B enabling on-device inference on phones and laptops