Alibaba Group strengthened its commitment to artificial intelligence on December 31, 2025, reportedly leading a $500 million Series C funding round for Moonshot AI and securing a cornerstone investor role in MiniMax AI's Hong Kong IPO. The company also unveiled a new Qwen image model and AI Smart Glasses, showcasing continuous innovation.
Simultaneously, a new AI Governance Law, effective January 2026, mandates rigorous ethics and security audits for Alibaba’s large language models. The company's stock closed at $146.55, down 0.55% on December 31, 2025, reflecting broader market sentiment.