FLock.io Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Advance AI Models

FLock.io, a private AI training platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group. This collaboration aims to leverage Alibaba Cloud’s advanced Large Language Model (LLM) Qwen and cloud technologies to create sophisticated AI models for both domain-specific and general purposes. Under this partnership, FLock.io will utilize Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure and products to develop various AI models. Both entities will also collaborate to explore research opportunities and use cases in the AI field, leveraging their technical expertise to drive innovation.

The partnership extends beyond technical integration, as FLock.io and Alibaba Cloud will also facilitate joint research initiatives. This collaboration will harness the collective knowledge and resources of both companies to explore new applications in both centralized and decentralized artificial intelligence. Jiahao Sun, Founder and CEO of FLock.io, highlighted the significance of this partnership, stating that it represents a transformative step forward for FLock.io. By combining the strengths of blockchain technology and federated learning, FLock.io aims to create an environment where secure, privacy-preserving model training can drive real-world innovation. Sun emphasized that this collaboration is not just about constructing superior AI models but also about decentralized AI and blockchain technology successfully penetrating traditional AI sectors and achieving their product-market fit.

Qwen, developed by Alibaba Cloud, is recognized as one of the most advanced open-source LLMs available today. Since its debut in April 2023, Qwen has been adopted by numerous enterprises across various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, finance, gaming, healthcare, and robotics. Accessible via Alibaba Cloud’s generative AI development platform Model Studio, Qwen has been embraced by global businesses and developers, further solidifying its position as a leading AI model.

FLock.io is the first decentralized AI training platform, combining Federated Learning and blockchain to revolutionize AI development. It enables secure, privacy-preserving training without centralizing data, allowing communities to collaboratively create, train, and own AI models. FLock.io’s ecosystem consists of three key components: AI Arena, a platform for competitive model training; FL Alliance, a privacy-focused collaboration framework that enhances models while preserving data sovereignty; and Moonbase, a decentralized platform that hosts and refines AI models, rewarding contributors and driving the growth of the DeAI ecosystem.