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Alibaba has launched its new AI chatbot app, Qwen, available globally and free to use, aiming to compete with ChatGPT and integrate into its wider digital ecosystem. The app has already drawn high user traffic and caused concern in the U.S. tech sector, highlighting Alibaba’s growing influence in AI development and adoption.

Alibaba’s Ant Group has launched Jovay, an Ethereum Layer 2 network designed to bring real-world assets onto the blockchain. The project focuses on institutional use, offering high transaction speeds and regulatory compliance without launching its own token.

Alibaba is launching a recruitment drive to hire 3,000 interns, with half of the positions focused on AI roles, as part of its broader strategy to advance in the AI space. The company is also investing over $52 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure, aiming to strengthen its position in the competitive tech market.

China's advanced mobile payment technologies drove a significant increase in travel-related consumer activity during the National Day holiday

Alibaba has launched a new AI-powered video generator called Qwen 2.5, allowing users to create high-quality videos from text prompts in both Chinese and English. This tool enhances Alibaba's Tongyi Wanxiang portfolio and aims to serve various industries, simplifying video production by integrating audio and offering unlimited free usage.

AIOZ Network 与阿里巴巴云合作，成为其创新加速器项目的领先区块链盟友，旨在彻底改变东南亚的区块链格局。

阿里巴巴的 EMO 彻底改变了人工智能动画，将静态照片转化为栩栩如生的说话和唱歌视频。通过直接将音频转换为视频，EMO 能够捕捉到细微的动作和个人面部特征，其逼真程度令人惊叹，这既带来了创新机遇，也带来了道德考量。

阿里巴巴将重点从量子计算转向生成式人工智能，展示了其适应性和对创新的承诺。