Qwen AI Chief Steps Down as Alibaba Reshuffles AI Leadership

Alibaba’s high‑profile AI project just hit a surprising snag. On March 3, 2026, Lin Junyang, the head of the company’s Qwen AI division, posted a brief message on X saying he was stepping down, just days after Alibaba released refreshed Qwen products. This wasn’t an isolated move. Lin became the third senior Qwen executive to exit so far this year, sparking questions about Alibaba’s AI roadmap and internal strategy.