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

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ann CaoFebruary 4, 2026 at 03:41 PM
From chatbots to replays: Alibaba rolls out AI suite for 2026 Winter Olympics

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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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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%

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