Qwen launches AI ‘tasking’ trial with recharge and ride-hailing experiences
The Yangtzeer’s reporter tested the service, successfully topping up 50 yuan via voice command and receiving 12 yuan in ride-hailing credit.
The Yangtzeer’s reporter tested the service, successfully topping up 50 yuan via voice command and receiving 12 yuan in ride-hailing credit.
Automakers increasingly view vehicles as a natural platform for AI assistants because drivers rely heavily on voice interaction while managing complex, decision-heavy travel scenarios.
Placed 6th in the chart under the Artificial Intelligence category, Alibaba found itself alongside global AI titans such as Google and Anthropic. It was the only Asian company honored.
Designed for cloud computing, generative AI, high-end robotics, and edge computing, the C950 offers more than three times the performance of its predecessor, the C920.
While Alibaba’s move is being closely watched, some industry experts remain skeptical about the need for exclusive hardware for AI agents.
The ability to recognize and process such cultural references represents a major leap forward in natural language understanding for AI assistants.
Alibaba’s AI division made notable strides, with its consumer-facing product, Qwen, surpassing 300 million monthly active users.
The recruitment push comes as Alibaba accelerates development of AI agents — software systems designed to execute tasks autonomously on behalf of users — a strategy the company sees as the next evolution of digital services.
The debut of Wukong also marks the first public appearance of Alibaba’s dedicated Wukong business unit, signaling closer integration across its broader ecosystem.
The new unit signals a strategic shift for Alibaba away from competing primarily on standalone large language models toward building a broader AI operating framework.