Alibaba's Joseph Tsai: AI can only become inclusive and widespread through open source and openness

On the morning of November 3, the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opened. Joseph Tsai, co-founder and chairman of the board of Alibaba Group, said at the opening ceremony that AI can only become widespread through open source, and only through widespread adoption can it create a sustainable and inclusive intelligent era. He pointed out that China remains a leader in key indicators such as open-source model downloads and the number of derivative models, and is currently the global leader in open-source intelligence. "Chinese AI companies have independently chosen open source, which stems from the core spirit of Chinese innovation: transcending self-interest to enhance the common good, promoting the advancement of wisdom through sharing, and being willing to create greater value in mutual achievement."