Alibaba's AI Video Model Soars to No. 2 Ranking
Alibaba's HappyHorse 1.1 has surged to the No. 2 spot in global AI video rankings, following the fall of OpenAI's Sora. Discover how this model is reshaping the competitive landscape in video generation technology.
Alibaba's Strategic Move in AI Video
On June 22, 2026, Alibaba Cloud launched HappyHorse 1.1, a significant upgrade to its AI video generation model. This model promises production-ready video synthesis and is now available on Alibaba Cloud Model Studio with a 40% launch discount for the first two weeks.
The timing of this release is crucial, as the AI video generation market is experiencing significant upheaval. With OpenAI discontinuing Sora and ByteDance halting Seedance 2.0 due to copyright issues, Alibaba is seizing the moment to establish itself as a leader in this space. HappyHorse 1.1 is designed for enterprise integration, backed by a robust $52.7 billion infrastructure, and aims to capture a share of the projected multi-billion dollar generative video market.
# Key Features of HappyHorse 1.1
- API-first product for seamless integration
- Strong performance in text-to-video and image-to-video categories
- Significant lead over competitors like Google's Veo-3.1