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Alibaba takes major step to link Taobao shopping to main AI app ​  

Summary

Alibaba is integrating its flagship online shopping and travel services, including Taobao, Alipay, Fliggy, and Amap, into its AI app, Qwen. This move aims to create a one-stop AI platform for consumers, allowing Qwen’s 100 million users to shop, book travel, and pay for services through a single platform. The integration is part of Alibaba’s strategy to build Qwen into a comprehensive personal assistant and address concerns about the profitability of AI.

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/tech/alibaba-takes-major-step-link-taobao-shopping-main-ai-app