Beyond Commoditization:
A Competitive Edge through Strategic Model Selection and Affordable APIs

Presented byAlibaba Cloud Japan Services Corporation

With the rapid adoption of generative AI, we are entering an era where models are becoming commodities. As requirements for AI—such as use case, cost, accuracy, and language—become increasingly diverse, the key to success now lies in knowing "which model to use and when." The landscape of models and their specialized strengths is expanding rapidly, exemplified by Qwen for language processing, and Wan or HappyHorse for video generation. In this session, we will outline strategies for leveraging multiple models and establish selection criteria based on specific use cases. We will also introduce a practical approach to scaling from a small start to full production using low-cost APIs. In today's commoditized AI market, the ability to "choose wisely" is your new competitive edge.