Alibaba's Accio Hits 1 Million Users, Unveiling New AI Features to Empower SMEs in Global Trade
Alibaba International announced that its AI-driven B2B search engine, Accio, has reached 1 million users in just five months since launch. The platform unveiled two new features: Business Research and Deep Search, powered by Alibaba's Qwen large language model.
Business Research automates market analysis by providing real-time reports on consumer demand, pricing trends, and competitive landscapes, while Deep Search enhances global sourcing capabilities through intelligent query refinement and supplier vetting.
According to an Alibaba.com survey across US, UK, Germany and France, 64% of sourcing decision-makers plan to integrate AI into their sourcing strategies by 2025. The company is integrating Accio's capabilities into Alibaba.com to support its 50 million SME buyers and sellers in identifying opportunities and connecting with suppliers.
Alibaba International ha annunciato che il suo motore di ricerca B2B alimentato da intelligenza artificiale, Accio, ha raggiunto 1 milione di utenti in soli cinque mesi dal lancio. La piattaforma ha presentato due nuove funzionalità: Business Research e Deep Search, alimentate dal modello linguistico di grandi dimensioni Qwen di Alibaba.
Business Research automatizza l'analisi di mercato fornendo report in tempo reale sulla domanda dei consumatori, sulle tendenze dei prezzi e sui paesaggi competitivi, mentre Deep Search migliora le capacità di approvvigionamento globale attraverso il perfezionamento intelligente delle query e la verifica dei fornitori.
Secondo un sondaggio di Alibaba.com condotto negli Stati Uniti, Regno Unito, Germania e Francia, il 64% dei decisori in materia di approvvigionamento prevede di integrare l'IA nelle proprie strategie di approvvigionamento entro il 2025. L'azienda sta integrando le capacità di Accio in Alibaba.com per supportare i suoi 50 milioni di acquirenti e venditori PMI nell'identificare opportunità e connettersi con i fornitori.
Alibaba International anunció que su motor de búsqueda B2B impulsado por IA, Accio, ha alcanzado 1 millón de usuarios en solo cinco meses desde su lanzamiento. La plataforma presentó dos nuevas funciones: Business Research y Deep Search, impulsadas por el modelo de lenguaje grande Qwen de Alibaba.
Business Research automatiza el análisis de mercado proporcionando informes en tiempo real sobre la demanda del consumidor, las tendencias de precios y los paisajes competitivos, mientras que Deep Search mejora las capacidades de abastecimiento global a través del refinamiento inteligente de consultas y la verificación de proveedores.
Según una encuesta de Alibaba.com realizada en EE. UU., Reino Unido, Alemania y Francia, el 64% de los tomadores de decisiones de abastecimiento planean integrar la IA en sus estrategias de abastecimiento para 2025. La empresa está integrando las capacidades de Accio en Alibaba.com para apoyar a sus 50 millones de compradores y vendedores de pymes en la identificación de oportunidades y la conexión con proveedores.
알리바바 인터내셔널은 AI 기반 B2B 검색 엔진 Accio가 출시된 지 단 5개월 만에 100만 사용자를 돌파했다고 발표했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 두 가지 새로운 기능인 비즈니스 리서치와 딥 서치를 공개했으며, 이는 알리바바의 Qwen 대형 언어 모델에 의해 지원됩니다.
비즈니스 리서치는 소비자 수요, 가격 동향 및 경쟁 환경에 대한 실시간 보고서를 제공하여 시장 분석을 자동화하고, 딥 서치는 지능형 쿼리 정제 및 공급업체 검증을 통해 글로벌 소싱 능력을 향상시킵니다.
미국, 영국, 독일 및 프랑스를 대상으로 한 알리바바.com 설문조사에 따르면, 64%의 소싱 결정권자가 2025년까지 소싱 전략에 AI를 통합할 계획이라고 합니다. 이 회사는 Accio의 기능을 Alibaba.com에 통합하여 5천만 중소기업 구매자와 판매자가 기회를 식별하고 공급업체와 연결할 수 있도록 지원하고 있습니다.
Alibaba International a annoncé que son moteur de recherche B2B alimenté par IA, Accio, a atteint 1 million d'utilisateurs en seulement cinq mois depuis son lancement. La plateforme a dévoilé deux nouvelles fonctionnalités : Business Research et Deep Search, propulsées par le modèle de langage large Qwen d'Alibaba.
Business Research automatise l'analyse de marché en fournissant des rapports en temps réel sur la demande des consommateurs, les tendances des prix et les paysages concurrents, tandis que Deep Search améliore les capacités d'approvisionnement mondial grâce à un affinage intelligent des requêtes et une vérification des fournisseurs.
Selon une enquête d'Alibaba.com réalisée aux États-Unis, au Royaume-Uni, en Allemagne et en France, 64 % des décideurs en matière d'approvisionnement prévoient d'intégrer l'IA dans leurs stratégies d'approvisionnement d'ici 2025. L'entreprise intègre les capacités d'Accio dans Alibaba.com pour soutenir ses 50 millions d'acheteurs et de vendeurs PME dans l'identification d'opportunités et la connexion avec les fournisseurs.
Alibaba International gab bekannt, dass seine KI-gesteuerte B2B-Suchmaschine Accio in nur fünf Monaten seit dem Start 1 Million Nutzer erreicht hat. Die Plattform stellte zwei neue Funktionen vor: Business Research und Deep Search, die durch das große Sprachmodell Qwen von Alibaba unterstützt werden.
Business Research automatisiert die Marktanalyse, indem sie Echtzeitberichte über die Verbrauchernachfrage, Preistrends und Wettbewerbslandschaften bereitstellt, während Deep Search die globalen Beschaffungsfähigkeiten durch intelligente Abfrageverfeinerung und Lieferantenprüfung verbessert.
Laut einer Umfrage von Alibaba.com in den USA, Großbritannien, Deutschland und Frankreich planen 64 % der Entscheidungsträger im Beschaffungswesen, bis 2025 KI in ihre Beschaffungsstrategien zu integrieren. Das Unternehmen integriert die Funktionen von Accio in Alibaba.com, um seine 50 Millionen KMU-Käufer und -Verkäufer bei der Identifizierung von Chancen und der Verbindung mit Lieferanten zu unterstützen.
- Rapid user growth with 1 million Accio users in 5 months
- Integration of AI capabilities into Alibaba.com platform reaching 50 million SME users
- Strong market potential with 64% of surveyed decision-makers planning AI adoption
- Launch of two new AI features expanding service offerings
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Insights
Alibaba's Accio AI platform reaching 1 million users in just five months signals meaningful traction in the company's B2B artificial intelligence strategy. While this user milestone demonstrates strong initial market reception, the announcement lacks critical financial metrics or monetization details that would clarify the direct revenue impact.
The integration of Accio's AI capabilities across Alibaba.com's ecosystem serving 50 million SME buyers and sellers represents a significant opportunity to enhance the company's core B2B marketplace. By streamlining complex processes like market research and global sourcing, these AI tools could potentially increase transaction volume and user engagement on the platform.
Most compelling is the survey data showing
However, investors should note several uncertainties: the announcement doesn't specify whether these are active users or merely registered accounts, provide detail on the revenue model for Accio, or quantify expected financial contributions. While the technology shows promise for enhancing Alibaba's competitive positioning in B2B e-commerce, its material impact on financial performance appears more likely to materialize gradually rather than immediately.
Alibaba's Accio represents a sophisticated application of reasoning models and large language technology in the B2B commerce space. By building on their open-source Qwen LLM and fine-tuning it with domain-specific trade data, Alibaba has created AI tools that address actual pain points in global commerce rather than merely implementing AI for marketing purposes.
The two new features demonstrate thoughtful application of AI to solve complex business challenges. Business Research automates traditionally labor-intensive market analysis, transforming vague product concepts into structured business plans with supplier recommendations—essentially compressing months of research into minutes. Deep Search tackles the intricate requirements of global sourcing by mimicking procurement experts, from managing technical specifications to vetting supplier compliance.
What's technically impressive is how these tools make enterprise-grade AI accessible to SMEs without requiring specialized knowledge. This democratization of AI capabilities could significantly impact adoption rates, particularly in emerging markets where technical expertise is but entrepreneurial ambition is high.
The comprehensive upgrade of Alibaba.com to incorporate these AI features represents a substantial technical investment, but one that could create powerful network effects. As more users engage with these AI tools, the underlying models will likely improve through feedback loops, potentially widening Alibaba's competitive moat in B2B commerce technology.
Leveraging Reasoning models to Simplify Market Entry and Global Sourcing for SMEs
Recent AI Momentum at Alibaba
Accio is an AI-native application designed to simplify global trade for SMEs. Built on Alibaba's foundational technologies—including the Qwen large language model available as open-source—Accio leverages reasoning models fine-tuned with real industry data across the internet. These models power Accio's multilingual capabilities and ability to generate precise market insights and actionable sourcing strategies.
"Reaching 1 million users is just the beginning. Our goal is to consistently refine our toolkit, enabling SMEs to seamlessly integrate AI functionalities into their workflows," said Kuo Zhang, President of Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global B2B e-commerce and a business unit of Alibaba International. "With the enhanced Accio, anyone can now turn vague product ideas into actionable plans in minutes, not months. Everyone can get a shot at becoming an entrepreneur."
Business Research: From Insights to Execution
Accio's Business Research streamlines market analysis by automating labor-intensive tasks like data collection and trend tracking. Instead of juggling scattered reports, users input broad goals—such as launching a product in a new region—and receive structured, real-time reports on consumer demand, pricing trends and competitive landscapes. The tool identifies high-potential niches, and even generates ready-to-use business plans with cost estimates and supplier recommendations. This allows SMEs to act swiftly on opportunities without months of groundwork.
Deep Search: Precision Sourcing, Simplified
Deep Search tackles the complexities of global sourcing by adapting to intricate requirements—whether technical specs, certifications or budget constraints. If a query yields few results, it will intelligently refine searches using synonyms or industry terms, mimicking procurement experts. The feature also vets suppliers for compliance and reliability, delivering AI-curated shortlists in minutes. By translating decades of Alibaba's trade data into an intuitive interface, it empowers newcomers to source like seasoned professionals.
Revamping Global Trade with AI
A recent Alibaba.com survey of over 4,000 sourcing decision-makers across the US,
With global trade projected to exceed
Alibaba.com is also undergoing a comprehensive upgrade to incorporate Accio's capabilities, empowering its 50 million SME buyers and sellers to identify business opportunities and connect with trustworthy suppliers.
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