Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-16 07:21Group 1 - The core point of the article is that Alibaba's Qwen App has launched over 400 service functions, marking a transition into the "AI service era" [1] - The Qwen App integrates with Alibaba's ecosystem, including Taobao, Alipay, and Fliggy, enabling AI shopping functionalities such as ordering food, purchasing items, and booking flights and hotels [1] - The app was publicly tested starting November 17, and within just 23 days, it achieved over 30 million monthly active users, making it the fastest-growing AI application globally [1] Group 2 - The Qwen App is built on the Qwen model, which is recognized as the world's first open-source model [1] - Alibaba has established the Qwen C-end business group, led by Vice President Wu Jia, to oversee the app's development and operations [1] - Wu Jia emphasized that AI has evolved to not only think but also perform real-world tasks for users [1]