Xin Lang Ke Ji·2025-10-23 03:12Core Insights - Alibaba's AI flagship application Quark has launched its AI dialogue assistant, integrating search and AI conversation features into a single app [1][2] - The AI assistant offers functionalities such as deep search, photo question answering, AI writing, translation, and calling, similar to ByteDance's Doubao [1] - Quark's AI assistant is powered by the latest Qwen closed-source model, which reportedly surpasses GPT-5 and Claude Opus 4, ranking among the top three globally [2] Group 1 - Quark's strategy involves embedding a dialogue assistant within its existing platform rather than creating a standalone AI application, allowing for seamless user experience between traditional search and AI dialogue [2][3] - The integration of AI search and dialogue capabilities enables users to access information quickly and engage in deeper exploration through the assistant mode [2] - Quark's extensive knowledge base and data accumulated from its search origins provide a competitive advantage over standalone dialogue assistants like Doubao [2] Group 2 - In the global AI application rankings, Quark and Doubao are closely positioned, with Quark ranked ninth and Doubao ranked twelfth in the A16z Top 100 consumer-grade generative AI applications list [3] - By incorporating dialogue capabilities into its platform, Quark aims to unify search and conversational experiences, allowing users to address various needs within a single application [3]