FLock.io Partners with Alibaba Cloud to Develop Advanced 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 Large Language Model (LLM) Qwen and cloud technologies to develop advanced AI models for both domain-specific and general purposes.

The partnership will see FLock.io utilizing Alibaba Cloud's infrastructure and products to create various AI models. Both entities will also explore research opportunities and use cases in the AI field, leveraging their technical expertise to drive innovation. Beyond technical integration, FLock.io and Alibaba Cloud will collaborate on joint research initiatives, utilizing their collective knowledge and resources 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, "Partnering with Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen represents a transformative step forward for FLock.io. By leveraging the strengths of blockchain technology and federated learning, we are creating an environment where secure, privacy-preserving model training can drive real-world innovation. This collaboration goes beyond merely constructing superior AI models; it represents decentralized AI and blockchain technology successfully penetrating traditional AI sectors and achieving their product-market fit."

Qwen, developed by Alibaba Cloud, is one of the most advanced open-source LLMs available today. Since its debut in April 2023, Qwen has been adopted by 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.

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.