According to the Financial Times, Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming is promoting the comprehensive "AI" of the company's business. This strategic decision marks Alibaba's in-depth layout in the field of artificial intelligence, aiming to enhance overall competitiveness through technological innovation. People familiar with the matter revealed that all Alibaba departments' performance in 2025 will be based on AI-driven growth as the core assessment, which means that AI technology will become the core driving force for the company's future development.
E-commerce businesses such as Taobao and Tmall are required to accelerate the application of AI technology and cooperate with the "Tongyi Qianwen" team to develop functions to improve efficiency and user experience. This move will not only optimize the existing e-commerce platform, but will also bring users a more intelligent shopping experience. Through the application of AI technology, Alibaba hopes to maintain a leading position in the fierce market competition.
At the same time, Alibaba is developing AI native applications, which may be launched in part within the year. An insider said: "We believe that the next killer application based on mature AI technology, which may even surpass TikTok, will soon appear." This reflects Alibaba's confidence in the potential of AI and its ambition to reshape the digital ecosystem. By developing AI native applications, Alibaba not only hopes to improve the efficiency of its existing business, but also hopes to make breakthroughs in new application fields.
Wu Yongming's strategy covers all businesses, from supply chain to customer service, it is necessary to integrate AI. 2025 will become a critical year for the implementation of the AI strategy. The company has increased its investment in technology to ensure the realization of its goals. The industry believes that Alibaba's move may trigger an industry AI competition and consumers will also enjoy smarter services. If AI applications make breakthroughs, Alibaba may define the business technology landscape again. Through comprehensive AI, Alibaba will not only enhance its competitiveness, but also promote innovation and development of the entire industry.