Qwen Accused of Dropping Open-Weights Amid New Model Release
xwang_lk · x · 2026-08-05
A commentator points out that despite the impressive performance of the newly released Qwen 3.8 Max, it is no longer an open-weight model. This strategic shift away from open-weights is considered the most significant takeaway from the Qwen announcement, overshadowing its raw capabilities.
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