On November 29, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) and Alipay officially launched the first national-level weather smart assistant—“China Weather Assistant.” This assistant utilizes authoritative meteorological data provided by the CMA, combined with Ant Group's large language model and Alipay's government AI solutions, to offer users a variety of thoughtful services including weather inquiries, clothing suggestions, and meteorological education. Users can experience it by pulling down on the Alipay homepage or downloading the Zhixiaobao app.
The “China Weather Assistant” connects data from over 2,400 weather stations nationwide and integrates multi-dimensional meteorological data such as radar cloud maps, tidal information, and tropical cyclone data. Users can interact with the assistant via text or voice to quickly obtain weather forecasts, typhoon paths, and other information. The assistant also provides personalized travel suggestions like “remember to adjust your clothing,” making weather inquiries more relatable.
In addition to basic weather services, the “China Weather Assistant” is committed to meteorological education, answering professional questions in the meteorological field, popularizing disaster prevention knowledge, and enhancing public meteorological literacy. This feature not only makes daily life more convenient but also contributes to national meteorological education.
At the launch event, Luo Bing, General Manager of the CMA's Huafeng Meteorological Media Group, stated that the launch of the “China Weather Assistant” will further promote the deep integration of meteorological services and technology. In the future, efforts will continue to optimize the assistant's performance, expand its service scope, and enhance user experience, paving the way for the development of smart meteorology.
Han Xinyi, President of Ant Group, also mentioned that meteorological services are crucial for people's livelihoods, the economy, and agriculture, and that technological innovation is an important driving force for the advancement of meteorological services. Through the “China Weather Assistant,” users will enjoy smarter, more accurate, and efficient meteorological services, enhancing the convenience of their lives.
The launch of the “China Weather Assistant” not only showcases the deep collaboration between the China Meteorological Administration and technology companies in the field of intelligent services but also marks a new height in the digitalization and intelligence of meteorological services. In the future, with further technological improvements and expanded functionalities, this assistant is expected to provide users with a more diverse range of smart meteorological services.
