Alibaba Group has formed a dedicated task force aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence development efforts, according to company announcements.

The initiative comes following the recent departure of the chief executive who led Alibaba's Qwen AI division. Qwen represents one of Alibaba's key artificial intelligence projects, focusing on large language model development and AI capabilities.

The newly established task force is expected to coordinate AI development across Alibaba's various business units and subsidiaries. The company has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence technologies as part of its broader digital transformation strategy.

Alibaba's AI efforts have included development of cloud computing services, machine learning platforms, and consumer-facing AI applications. The company competes with other Chinese technology giants including Baidu and Tencent in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector.

The formation of the task force signals Alibaba's continued commitment to AI development despite the leadership change in its Qwen division. Chinese technology companies have been racing to develop competitive AI capabilities amid growing global competition in the sector.