Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo recently announced the establishment of an e-commerce recommendation big model team, marking its further layout in the field of artificial intelligence technology. This move not only demonstrates Pinduoduo's emphasis on technological innovation, but also indicates its strategic upgrade in the e-commerce field. It is reported that the team is led by a senior expert who once served as a core member of Baidu Fengchao (Baidu Advertising System). Its annual salary is said to be far beyond the level of the Baidu period, which fully reflects Pinduoduo's high investment in talent introduction.
Pinduoduo official did not disclose the specific identity of the person in charge, but according to X platform user @TechBitDaily in a post on February 23, the team has attracted several AI experts from top technology companies such as Baidu and Alibaba. These experts will focus on building advanced recommendation systems to improve user experience and platform transaction efficiency. The team is divided into multiple fields according to its functions, including price comparison systems, recommendations, advertising, search and customer service, etc., aiming to achieve more accurate user services through technical optimization. It is worth mentioning that Pinduoduo adopts a "horse racing mechanism" within the team, and through competitive task allocation and performance evaluation, it encourages members to iterate technology quickly and seize market opportunities.
X user @AIObserverCN commented on this: "Pinduoduo's horse racing mechanism is quite similar to ByteDance's internal competitive culture. This model can quickly select the best solutions, especially suitable for AI big models, which require rapid trial and error." In addition, a source said on the X platform that the establishment of the team is closely related to Pinduoduo's strategic layout in intelligent recommendation and personalized services in recent years, and its goal is to challenge Alibaba and JD's leading position in e-commerce AI.
Pinduoduo has risen rapidly in recent years with its low-price strategy and social e-commerce model, and its cross-border e-commerce platform Temu has also achieved significant success in the global market. The formation of a large model team this time is regarded as an important step for Pinduoduo to shift from price competition to technology-driven. Industry insiders analyzed that with the in-depth application of AI technology, Pinduoduo is expected to further consolidate its position in the domestic e-commerce market and provide technical support for future international expansion. At present, the team has entered the recruitment and R&D stage, and the specific results may gradually appear in the next few months. Interested practitioners can follow the official Pinduoduo channel to get more news.