From chatbots to replays: Alibaba rolls out AI suite for 2026 Winter Olympics

South China Morning Post TechnologyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:41 PM

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Alibaba Cloud is providing a suite of AI-powered tools for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, marking the first use of a large language model (LLM) in the Games' digital infrastructure. The partnership involves Alibaba Cloud, Olympic Broadcasting Services, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Alibaba's Qwen model will power "Olympic AI Assistants," offering multilingual conversational support and real-time event information to fans through a chat interface on the IOC's global website. Internally, the Qwen model will also be deployed on the IOC's secure portal, enabling staff to locate documents and funding guidelines using natural language queries. This collaboration highlights Alibaba Cloud's strategy to promote the global adoption of its Qwen model series by leveraging the high visibility of the Olympic Games.

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Qwen model will be deployed on the IOC’s secure portal for National Olympic Committees.

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The AI Assistant would offer multilingual conversational support and real-time event information to fans.

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Alibaba’s Qwen model will power “Olympic AI Assistants”.

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A large language model (LLM) will be embedded into the Olympics’ digital infrastructure for the first time.

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Alibaba Cloud unveils AI-powered tools for the Milano Cortina Winter Games.

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South China Morning Post 40% National Olympic Committees 50% Alibaba ×260% Olympic Broadcasting Services 60% 2026 Winter Olympics 70% Alibaba Group Holding 70% Qwen ×270% International Olympic Committee (IOC) ×380% Milano Cortina Winter Games 80% Alibaba Cloud ×490%

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artificial intelligence 90% alibaba cloud 80% winter olympics 80% large language model 70% qwen model 70% fan engagement 60% olympic ai assistants 50% digital infrastructure 50% cloud computing 40%