Qwen Cloud / Alibaba: A Cloud Platform Built Completely Around AI

Unlike many traditional cloud platforms that are adapting existing infrastructure for the AI era, Alibaba is building Qwen Cloud with artificial intelligence at the centre of the platform. After being invited by Alibaba to attend #ACL2026 and learn more about its technologies, Robert Scoble takes a closer look at the Qwen ecosystem, Alibaba’s AI infrastructure, and what an AI-native cloud platform could mean for developers, businesses, creators, and organizations building the next generation of intelligent applications. From foundation models and AI development tools to scalable cloud infrastructure, Qwen Cloud provides a glimpse into how cloud computing may evolve as AI becomes increasingly central to the technology stack. Follow Robert Scoble: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Scobleizer X: https://x.com/Scobleizer