Alibaba to merge Qwen AI with Taobao in push for new AI-powered shopping

Alibaba Group is preparing to roll out a major integration between its AI platform Qwen and e-commerce marketplaces Taobao and Tmall, as the Chinese tech giant pushes to transform online shopping through AI. The move is designed to replace traditional keyword-based searches with a conversational shopping experience, allowing consumers to browse products, compare prices and complete purchases by chatting directly with an AI assistant inside the Qwen app. The app will connect users to more than fo