Alibaba International has unveiled the world’s first AI-powered conversational sourcing engine aimed at revolutionizing the global sourcing process for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The innovative engine, set to launch in September, utilizes advanced AI technology to streamline B2B e-commerce and provide a more efficient sourcing experience for businesses.
The new sourcing engine has been meticulously developed using over one billion product listings and industry-specific knowledge gathered from various platforms, including Alibaba. Unlike traditional search methods that can be time-consuming and manual, this AI-powered solution simplifies the process by interpreting sourcing needs using natural language processing, matching buyers with suitable products and suppliers accurately, and offering tools for seamless decision-making.
President of Alibaba.com, Kuo Zhang, highlighted the engine’s focus on intuitive and organic querying, enabling rapid and precise matching of buyers and sellers based on their track records. This marks a significant shift from traditional search engines, which rely on ranking and indexing.
Key features of the AI-powered conversational sourcing engine include its intuitive, predictive, and conversational interface, allowing users to input complex queries or complete documents in natural language. Moreover, the engine reconstructs information to enable direct comparisons between suppliers and products, enhancing the user experience in global trade.
Alibaba International’s commitment to AI innovation extends beyond the sourcing engine, with the recent introduction of the Aidge AI toolkit benefiting approximately 500,000 merchants. The toolkit has significantly improved content quality, click-through rates, and customer satisfaction across various e-commerce scenarios. With a dedicated team of 100 AI experts, Alibaba International continues to drive advancements in AI technology to support the global digital trade landscape.
For more information on Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group and its AI-powered solutions, visit www.aidc-ai.com.
