Alibaba Confirms HappyHorse AI Model Developed by ATH Unit
Alibaba officially confirmed on April 10 that HappyHorse, an advanced AI video model, was developed by the innovation unit within its newly established Alibaba Token Hub (ATH). The company stated that the model is currently undergoing internal testing, with API access expected to open soon. HappyHorse is described as a key component of Alibaba's broader strategy to explore new forms of interaction in the AI era. This disclosure highlights the strategic role of ATH, a business group formed in March under CEO Eddie Wu, which consolidates Tongyi Lab, the MaaS business line, Qwen, Wukong, and AI innovation teams. Prior to this confirmation, HappyHorse-1.0 had anonymously topped several video model rankings, outperforming competitors like ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0, Kuaishou’s Kling AI, and Google’s Veo 3 Fast. Alibaba also addressed the emergence of unofficial websites claiming to represent HappyHorse, clarifying that no official site currently exists. This announcement marks one of the first high-profile projects publicly linked to Alibaba's restructured AI division, signaling intensified competition in the generative AI video market.
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Alibaba Confirms HappyHorse AI Model Developed by ATH Unit
Alibaba officially confirmed on April 10 that HappyHorse, an advanced AI video model, was developed by the innovation unit within its newly established Alibaba Token Hub (ATH). The company stated that the model is currently undergoing internal testing, with API access expected to open soon. HappyHorse is described as a key component of Alibaba's broader strategy to explore new forms of interaction in the AI era. This disclosure highlights the strategic role of ATH, a business group formed in March under CEO Eddie Wu, which consolidates Tongyi Lab, the MaaS business line, Qwen, Wukong, and AI innovation teams. Prior to this confirmation, HappyHorse-1.0 had anonymously topped several video model rankings, outperforming competitors like ByteDance’s Seedance 2.0, Kuaishou’s Kling AI, and Google’s Veo 3 Fast. Alibaba also addressed the emergence of unofficial websites claiming to represent HappyHorse, clarifying that no official site currently exists. This announcement marks one of the first high-profile projects publicly linked to Alibaba's restructured AI division, signaling intensified competition in the generative AI video market.
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