# Alibaba unveils Happy Oyster, a so-called world model that can create 3D environments and interactive videos.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-16 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Alibaba unveiled Happy Oyster, a world model for creating 3D environments and interactive videos.
- Alibaba aims to increase annual cloud and AI revenue to $100 billion within five years.
- Happy Oyster was developed by Alibaba Token Hub, a newly created business unit.
- Happy Oyster is currently in limited early access, not widely available to the public.
- Last week, Alibaba also launched the Happy Horse video-generation model with strong industry impact.

**Companies:** Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Alphabet Inc.
**Countries:** China, United States

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