# Qwen 3.8 Max Preview Released

Alibaba has released a preview version of Qwen 3.8 Max, a new large language model. This preview offers early access for developers and researchers to test its capabilities. The release signals ongoing competition in the AI model space, potentially impacting open-source and enterprise AI development.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.qwencloud.com/pricing/token-plan) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:57:31 +0000
- [Hacker News](https://webkit.org/blog/18162/release-notes-for-safari-technology-preview-248/) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:00:26 +0000