The latest technologies prove that artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly modern and adaptable across various fields. One such example is Alibaba’s newest AI update, which promises an even more convenient interaction between the system and the user. So, what makes Quark AI assistant so special?
Alibaba Introduces Its Quark AI Assistant Update
The Chinese technology giant Alibaba has introduced its flagship AI Super Assistant Application Quark. This is an upgraded version of Quark – a super AI assistant powered by Alibaba Qwen, an advanced reasoning model. Quark originally launched as a web browser in 2016.
Essentially, with Quark AI assistant, Alibaba has embarked on a new phase of its AI strategy, as this is the company’s first platform utilizing proprietary models. Additionally, they aim to strengthen their position amidst growing competition in China, where new AI agents are emerging, vying for artificial general intelligence (AGI) capabilities.
Capabilities of Alibaba’s Quark AI Assistant
The AI assistant is designed to perform various tasks, from academic research and document preparation to image generation, presentations, medical diagnostics, travel planning, and problem-solving. The upgraded version includes the following capabilities:
- AI Chatbot
- Deep Thinking
- Deep Research
- Task Execution
What Does the Quark AI Assistant Change?
Quark is a leading AI-powered information service platform with over 200 million users in China. This update transforms the traditional search experience, offering users an all-in-one solution with the enhanced Quark AI assistant.
Users can submit complex, multi-layered tasks or questions directly into the search system. In turn, the system provides precise real-time information by drawing from multiple online sources, offering links for further verification and analysis.
In the media, Quark’s General Manager and Alibaba Group’s Vice President, Wu Jia, stated that this is just the beginning:
“This upgraded version of Quark is just the beginning. As our model capabilities continue to evolve, we envision Quark as a gateway to endless possibilities where users can explore everything with AI.”
Alibaba Group’s Future Plans
The company has revealed its plan to increase investments (over $50 billion) in the next three years across three key AI strategic areas:
- AI and cloud computing infrastructure
- Development of core models and AI applications
- AI integration across all existing businesses
The new Quark AI assistant has contributed to Alibaba’s rising stockv value, further boosted by Apple’s plans to collaborate with Alibaba to introduce AI features to iPhones in China.
Alibaba’s stock price has surged more than 60% this year, with its U.S.-listed shares rising 8.5% in the morning to $136.58.
Final Thoughts
The latest Quark AI assistant is yet another step toward more autonomous and expansive AI. With competition intensifying, the coming years will witness a growing battle among Chinese tech giants for market leadership in AI innovation.
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