Jin Rong Jie·2025-09-05 05:19Core Insights - Alibaba International Station hosted the largest B2B SME summit, CoCreate2025, in the U.S. on September 5, attracting nearly 8 million SMEs globally and over 3,500 SME owners on-site [1] - AI emerged as a focal point during the summit, with Alibaba International Station President Zhang Kuo stating that "AI is no longer a tool, but is becoming a partner for SMEs" [1] - A recent survey indicated that 63% of SMEs globally are adopting AI in their trade activities, highlighting the significant impact of AI on global procurement behaviors [1] AI Integration - The introduction of AI-driven multimodal search is expected to enhance the procurement experience, with AI search already launched on Alibaba International Station [1] - SMEs reported that AI has improved the precision and simplicity of search results, allowing for better understanding of buyer intent through various inputs like images and PDFs [1] - The "September Procurement Festival," the peak season for foreign trade on Alibaba International Station, saw a remarkable 33% increase in GMV on its first day, attributed to AI enhancements [1]