Unverified: Qwen 4 lineup to heavily use recursive self-improvement, index up 40→45
solyarisoftware · x · 2026-10-17
An unverified rumor claims Alibaba confirmed the full Qwen 4 lineup (Max, Plus, Flash, 27B) will heavily use recursive self-improvement, possibly named Qwen 3.9 or Qwen 4, with the process reportedly already run on Qwen 3.8 Max for over a month, lifting its Intelligence Index from 40 to 45. No official Alibaba statement yet — treat with caution.
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