[AINews] Qwen 3.8 Max(2.4T) and 27B, new open weights models for Coding and Cowork
Qwen releases 2.4T open-weight model with autonomous 10-day coding and AI research capabilities
Qwen 3.8 Max (2.4T parameters) launches as a top-tier open-weight model capable of 10+ day unattended coding runs, autonomous AI research that beat existing paper benchmarks by 2.71 points, and chip design reducing gate count by 92%. The release dispels uncertainty after the Qwen team exodus from Alibaba and signals that open-weight models remain competitive with closed frontier systems. Models are available via API at $2/$6 per million tokens with open-weight release promised.