2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-13 08:48Core Insights - Haier Group and Alibaba Group signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement focusing on AI collaboration, aiming to build a new digital industry ecosystem [1][2] - The partnership will concentrate on key areas such as AI + Cloud, e-commerce, and globalization, leveraging Haier's ecosystem and Alibaba's AI capabilities [1] AI + Cloud Collaboration - The collaboration will involve a full-stack AI partnership, developing industry-level models for smart homes and intelligent manufacturing, and enhancing AI applications [1] - Haier and Alibaba will create an integrated AI service system, combining Haier's industrial internet platform with Alibaba's computing power [1][3] E-commerce and Globalization - The two companies will deepen cooperation in domestic and overseas consumer markets, utilizing Haier's industrial strengths and Alibaba's e-commerce framework to establish a cross-industry digital ecosystem [1] - They will also build a resilient heterogeneous computing power platform to support Haier's expansion in key overseas markets like Southeast Asia [1] Industry Trends - The appliance industry is increasingly embracing AI, with Haier developing various AI applications across consumer and business sectors [3] - Haier has created the UHome model for smart homes and the Tianzhi industrial model for industrial internet applications, demonstrating its commitment to AI integration [3] - Alibaba has also been active in the appliance sector, forming partnerships with companies like Midea and TCL to advance AI and large model applications [4]