Alibaba to integrate Qwen AI with Taobao, launch agentic shopping, source says

Alibaba is preparing to unveil the integration of its AI platform Qwen and online marketplace Taobao, a move that seeks to drive shopping with conversations rather than keyword searches, according to a source ‌familiar with ⁠the ⁠decision.

The move will enable consumers to browse, compare and ​purchase items via the Qwen app by chatting with the ​artificial intelligence agent, rather than manually navigating product listings.