Alibaba Advances AI Strategy with Amap’s Spatial Intelligence Upgrade · TechNode

Alibaba advances AI strategy with Amap’s spatial intelligence upgrade · TechNode

Alibaba has released an AI-native version of its map application. This update, claimed as the world’s first AI-native map app, introduces “spatial intelligence” to enhance navigation and local services for its users. The upgrade features Xiao Gao, an AI travel assistant powered by Alibaba’s Qwen models, providing personalized journey solutions using autonomous reasoning and specialized tools. Amap’s comprehensive AI upgrade aligns with one of Al…

Alibaba’s maps app gets an AI upgrade with Qwen-powered agent

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

Alibaba's Amap Tops as World's First AI-Driven Map App

A new upgrade has been introduced to the popular navigation platform, making it the world’s first artificial intelligence-native mapping app powered by the latest AI model from a major Chinese technology company. This upgraded version is set to be available to over one billion users globally, marking a significant move in the company’s strategic focus on AI-driven user experiences across its ecosystem. One of the standout features of this new ve…