Named Teacher Xiaogao, the tool allows Alibaba to deploy its advanced AI models in practical scenarios, such as navigation and trip planning

Powered by Alibaba’s in-house AI models, the agent can navigate roads, plan trips and recommend places to visit using natural language commands such as “send me to the office” or “please find a quiet place with a lake view”, according to Amap.

The AI agent serves as a key consumer-facing tool for Alibaba to deploy its advanced AI models in practical scenarios, an area where China strives to establish leadership despite its foundational models lagging behind those in the US.

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