Alibaba rolls out new AI coding model Qwen3-Coder, says it’s their most powerful – Computerworld

Key advantages include lower costs, flexible deployment options, and access to transparent code that can be reviewed and audited before implementation.

“It wouldn’t surprise me if Western tech leaders find open-source coding models like Qwen3-Coder attractive due to their performance across various benchmarks,” said Lian Jye Su, chief analyst at Omdia. “Concerns around IP protection and data security are, of course, legitimate, so I would encourage tech leaders in the US to conduct thorough assessments of all open-source models, regardless of their origin.”

China’s AI stack, including both foundational models and advancements in GPU hardware by firms such as Huawei, could lead to lower overall AI costs, according to Abhishek Sengupta, practice director at Everest Group.