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Qwen AI: Alibaba’s Android-of-AI Ecosystem Play

August 1, 2026 by Tom Simpson

Qwen is Alibaba Cloud’s family of large language models — and, by the numbers that matter for an ecosystem, the most consequential open-source AI family in the world. As of … Read more

What are the LLM Benchmarks for Asian Languages in 2026? A Comprehensive Performance Map

July 24, 2026May 4, 2026 by Tom Simpson

The Asia LLM Benchmarks Map: Frontier vs Domestic, Language by Language

A tour through the benchmarks that actually measure LLM performance in Asian languages — Nejumi, KMMLU, BnMMLU, SEA-HELM — and what they tell us about the frontier vs domestic gap.

What LLM Access is Available Across Asia in 2026? ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek and Open Source Tracker

July 25, 2026May 4, 2026 by Tom Simpson

LLM Access in Asia: Where ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and the Chinese Models Stand in 15 Markets

A working tracker of where ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and the major Chinese LLMs are accessible across fifteen Asian markets. Last updated April 2026.

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What is the Real AI Stack in Asia in 2026? A Comprehensive Layer-by-Layer Analysis

June 19, 2026April 20, 2026 by Tom Simpson

Detailed view of a server rack with a focus on technology and data storage.

Asia-Pacific’s AI market hit an estimated $102 billion in 2025, making it the fastest-growing AI region on the planet at a 34-35% compound annual growth rate (Stanford HAI / Statista, … Read more