Alibaba's Quark Advances AI Initiative with 'C Plan'

According to PANews, Alibaba's Quark division is advancing an AI initiative known as the 'C Plan,' led by its core team with participation from senior members of the Tongyi Laboratory. Sources indicate that the plan is related to conversational AI applications, with new developments expected soon. The 'C Plan' has been secretly progressing within Quark for a significant period, and the upcoming release is only a preliminary result. The initiative requires long-term investment and breakthroughs in model technology. Speculation surrounds the origin of the 'C Plan' name, with some suggesting 'C' stands for 'Chat,' indicating a new conversational format. Another internal theory likens 'C' to the classic game 'Pac-Man,' symbolizing a strategic target. As of now, Quark has not responded to these reports.