Qwen3.5 9B: Japanese Developer Criticizes Language Priorities in AI Models
Developer highlights Qwen3.5 9B's size advantages while lamenting lower priority for Japanese compared to English
Size vs. Language Priority
A Japanese AI developer praised the performance of Qwen3.5 9B in a tweet while simultaneously criticizing the lack of prioritization for the Japanese language in AI models. The developer, who goes by the pseudonym "みょうが" (Myougazuki) on Twitter, described Qwen3.5 9B's performance as "impressive" given its size.
The Challenge of Japanese Language Models
However, the developer emphasized that expecting Japanese-language AI models to match GPT-5.4 or Gemini 3 is unrealistic. He attributed this to the global dominance of English and the resulting prioritization in AI development. "Compared to the global standard of English, the language of an island nation in East Asia has even lower priority," the developer stated.
Growing Intelligence Gaps
The tweet concludes with the observation that "intelligence gaps" in AI development are becoming entrenched in this way. This observation reflects growing concern in the global AI community that linguistic diversity in AI development is not being adequately considered. The developer calls for a more balanced consideration of different languages to prevent widening the digital divide.
Implications for AI's Future
The criticism raises important questions about fairness and representation in AI development. While English-language models become increasingly powerful, speakers of other languages may be increasingly excluded from the benefits of modern AI technologies. This could ultimately lead to a reinforcement of existing digital and economic inequalities.