Today, Alibaba.com announced the official launch of Accio, its first AI search engine for global B2B buyers. The engine integrates inference models like DeepSeek, providing users with in-depth research and business exploration capabilities. Simultaneously, Alibaba.com has fully integrated inference models into its "Business Assistant" AI tool, designed for Chinese foreign trade businesses.
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It's reported that over 100,000 businesses globally are currently using Alibaba.com's AI tools for their foreign trade operations. Data shows that AI-optimized products have seen a 52% increase in conversion rates, while AI-powered customer responses have seen a 36% improvement in response rates.