Sources say Alibaba will integrate Qianwen AI with Taobao to launch a smart shopping service.

CoinFeed reported on May 10th that, according to sources, Alibaba (09988.HK) is preparing to announce its plan to integrate its AI platform Qwen with its e-commerce platform Taobao. This move aims to drive shopping through conversation rather than keyword search. The integration will reportedly allow consumers to browse, compare, and purchase products through the Qwen app, interacting with an AI assistant without manually browsing product listings. The Qwen app is expected to have access to Taobao and Tmall's complete catalog of over 4 billion products and will rely on a "skill library" capable of managing logistics and after-sales service. It will also provide shopping recommendations based on users' order history and shopping preferences. Furthermore, within the Taobao platform, Alibaba will launch a Qwen-powered AI shopping assistant, incorporating tools such as virtual try-on and 30-day price tracking.