NEAR AI Cloud Expands with New Qwen 3.8 Model Launch

NEAR Protocol has launched the Qwen 3.8 27B “Abliterated” model on its NEAR AI Cloud platform, expanding the models available to developers. The launch, announced on November 6, 2026, is positioned by NEAR as part of its ongoing innovation efforts in blockchain. NEAR says the new model is expected to improve performance and give users more options, reflecting what it frames as the growing integration of AI into blockchain applications. The update is aimed at developers building AI-assisted products on NEAR, a layer-one blockchain designed for decentralized applications and AI solutions. The platform includes NEAR AI Cloud to let teams use AI models for multiple applications. Observers will likely track adoption and ecosystem performance, alongside broader altcoin market momentum.