Alibaba Backs $2.5 Billion AI Startup in Second Major 2024 Deal

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Alibaba Backs $2.5 Billion AI Startup in Second Major 2024 Deal

Bloomberg03-05

Minimax scores funding from investors including HongShanAlibaba has spearheaded two major deals so far this yearAlibaba Group Holding Ltd. is leading a financing round of at least $600 million for ...

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