Did Huawei’s Pangu AI Model Copy Alibaba’s Qwen? Untangling the Controversy and What It Means for the Future of Chinese AI
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, few stories generate as much buzz—and confusion—as allegations of copying or “upcycling” between tech giants. This week, all eyes are on Huawei after its AI lab publicly denied claims that its latest Pangu Pro Moe model was copied from Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5. If you’re following China’s surging AI…