# talent retention
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Alibaba Rejects Claims of AI Team Exodus after Executive Departure, Says Services Unaffected
Alibaba has denied that its large-model AI team collectively resigned, stressing team stability, normal service operation, and that it has not imposed commercial KPIs. The clarification followed the resignation of a senior figure and reflects broader tensions in China’s AI talent market between research freedom and pressure to monetise.
Sudden Shake-Up at Alibaba’s Qwen Project as Lead Engineer Steps Down After Qwen3.5 Splash
Lin Junyang, the technical lead of Alibaba’s Qwen large-language-model project, announced his resignation shortly after the open-source release of Qwen3.5. Several core contributors have also posted farewells, raising concerns about the project’s continuity and the wider tension between open-source commitments and commercial priorities at Alibaba.
Insta360 Hands Out Five Bay‑Area Apartments to Young Staff — A Bold Talent Play With Broader Signals
Insta360 awarded five Greater Bay Area apartments and six luxury cars at its 2026 annual gala, with all winners from the post‑90s generation and none senior executives. The move underscores intense competition for young talent in China’s tech sector and raises questions about corporate optics, tax implications, and long‑term effectiveness as a retention strategy.