Joe Tsai: The Ultimate Goal of AI Development is Not Just to Develop Cutting-Edge Models, but to Promote the Widespread Application of AI

Odaily Joe Tsai, Chairman of Alibaba Group, emphasized that the vast potential of AI in China lies in the application layer. The ultimate goal of AI development is not just to develop cutting-edge models, but to promote the widespread application of AI and benefit society. In August 2025, the State Council issued an opinion on deepening the implementation of the "AI+" action, proposing that by 2030, AI will comprehensively empower high-quality development in China. The adoption rate of new-generation smart terminals, intelligent agents, and other applications will exceed 90%, and the intelligent economy will become a significant growth driver for China's economic development, promoting technological inclusivity and sharing of achievements. "Over the past year, Alibaba has also made a fundamental judgment. The widespread application of AI in various scenarios will create enormous market opportunities, and our only direction is continuous innovation," he said. (The Paper)