Alipay introduces AI-powered Abao, taking an early lead in China’s super app AI race

Alipay today unveiled its AI-powered assistant, Abao, and opened invitation-only testing to users, marking the biggest redesign in the platform’s history and signaling its full-scale shift toward AI-driven services. Starting June 16, selected users can access the new interface by simply swiping right. A broader rollout is expected in the coming months.