Jakarta, INTI – The Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, released the latest version of its Quark application on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Quark is a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) assistant powered by Alibaba's advanced reasoning model, Qwen. This update marks a significant step in Alibaba’s strategy to integrate AI across various aspects of its business.
A Milestone in Alibaba’s AI Development
Quark is the first application within Alibaba’s business ecosystem to fully leverage its proprietary foundational model for direct user interaction. With its enhanced capabilities, Quark now offers advanced features such as an AI chatbot, deep thinking, in-depth research, and task execution through a more intuitive user interface.
Quark Chief Executive Officer and Alibaba Group Vice President, Wu Jia, stated that this update is just the beginning of Quark's development. "As our AI model capabilities evolve, we envision Quark as a gateway to limitless possibilities, where users can explore various areas with AI," he said.
Quark’s Advanced Features and Capabilities
The latest version of Quark is designed to handle a wide range of functions, including:
- Academic research
- Document drafting
- Image creation
- Presentations
- Medical diagnostics
- Travel planning
- Problem-solving
Quark's advanced capabilities also allow users to ask complex, multi-layered questions and receive more in-depth answers directly through its search engine. Additionally, Quark excels at providing accurate, real-time information from various online sources, with embedded reference links for easier verification and further exploration.
Alibaba’s AI Investment Strategy
In its latest earnings report, Alibaba Group announced plans to increase investment in three core AI strategy areas over the next three years:
- Developing AI and cloud computing infrastructure
- Advancing foundational models and AI-based applications
- Integrating AI into all existing business lines
Alibaba Group Chief Executive Officer, Eddie Wu, emphasized that integrating large AI models has significant potential to enhance information retrieval, productivity, content creation, and operational efficiency.
Quark as a Market Leader in AI-Powered Information Services
Since its launch in 2016 as a web browser within the Alibaba ecosystem, Quark has evolved into a leading AI-powered information service platform. With over 200 million users in China, Quark is now at the forefront of AI-driven search services.
By transforming Quark into a more intuitive super AI assistant, Alibaba continues to expand AI adoption to enhance user experiences and drive practical technological innovation. The latest version of Quark will be gradually rolled out to all users, starting with the trial phase launched today.
Conclusion
The launch of the latest Quark version by Alibaba marks a major milestone in AI technology evolution, providing users with more advanced and efficient solutions. With ongoing investments in AI and cloud computing, Alibaba is committed to remaining a leader in global digital innovation. Quark is more than just an AI-powered search engine—it is a super assistant designed to support various aspects of users' lives and work. As Alibaba continues to adapt and evolve, it further solidifies its position as a pioneer in the rapidly advancing era of artificial intelligence.
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