Alibaba's Qwen3-Max-Thinking: A New Leader in Generative AI
Analysis
Alibaba's new Qwen3-Max-Thinking Large Language Model (LLM) is making waves, showcasing remarkable performance that rivals top-tier Closed Source models like Gemini 3 Pro and Claude-Opus-4.5. With its advanced reasoning and programming skills, this model highlights the rapid advancements in Generative AI technology. The innovative 'Thinking' version demonstrates cutting-edge capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- •Qwen3-Max-Thinking boasts over 1 trillion parameters, placing it among the largest LLMs globally.
- •The model incorporates adaptive tool usage, enabling it to autonomously use search, memory, and code interpretation tools.
- •A key innovation, 'Test-Time Scaling,' enhances Inference performance, surpassing Gemini 3 Pro on several benchmarks.
Reference / Citation
View Original"Qwen3-Max-Thinking performance can compete with or even surpass GPT-5.2-Thinking, Claude-Opus-4.5, and Gemini-3 Pro."
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InfoQ中国Jan 27, 2026 05:00
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