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Why AI shopping can finally move from recommendations to checkout
Alibaba’s integration of Qwen and Taobao shows why data may become the moat for shopping in the AI era.
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Investors now have a clearer commercialization story, while Taobao Shangou shifts from subsidies to unit economics.
Qianniu sits at the center of the plan, evolving into an agentic AI platform to anchor a new token-based operating model.
New subsidies, tools, and incentives aim to help sellers improve earnings in a more competitive market.
The service aims to drive traffic to merchants while giving diners more choice.
Steady performance in commerce and strong growth in AI-driven cloud services lifted Alibaba’s profit, though an EPS shortfall tempered investor sentiment.
Free shipping and localized services push Alibaba’s Taobao ahead in global e-commerce markets.
The integration aims to enhance cross-border commerce and streamline operations, with Jiang Fan leading the newly consolidated division.
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