Alibaba Aims to Integrate AI Platform and eCommerce Marketplace

Chinese conglomerate Alibaba is reportedly planning to integrate its Qwen artificial intelligence platform and online marketplace Taobao . This move is aimed at promoting eCommerce through conversations instead of keyword searches, Reuters reported Saturday (May 9), citing a source familiar with the matter. According to the report, the change will let consumers browse, compare and purchase items via the Qwen app by talking with the AI agent , rather than ⁠manually combing through product listing