Joseph Tsai: The ultimate goal of AI development is not just to develop cutting-edge models, but to promote the widespread application of AI.

Alibaba Group Chairman Joseph Tsai emphasized that the vast potential of AI in China lies in its applications. The ultimate goal of AI development is not merely to research 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 "Artificial Intelligence+" action plan, proposing that by 2030, my country's artificial intelligence will fully empower high-quality development, with the application penetration rate of new-generation smart terminals and intelligent agents exceeding 90%, and the intelligent economy becoming an important growth engine for my country's economic development, promoting the inclusiveness of technology and the sharing of its benefits. "Over the past year, Alibaba has also made a fundamental judgment. The widespread application of AI in various scenarios will create huge market opportunities, and our only direction is continuous innovation," he said. (The Paper)