Alibaba's Accio Hits 1 Million Users, Unveiling New AI Features to Empower SMEs in Global Trade
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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.
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- 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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- None.
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, BABA gained 4.89%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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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.
To try the new product, please visit: Accio.ai or Accio.com
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About Alibaba International
Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (Alibaba International) is dedicated to supporting the development of global digital trade with AI-powered technology. It operates various platforms with distinctive business models, covering multiple countries and regions around the world.
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SOURCE Alibaba International; Alibaba.com
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