Jul 24, 2026
Alibaba is preparing to unveil integration of its Qwen AI platform with Taobao marketplace, shifting from keyword-based search to conversational AI-driven shopping. The move represents a major product transformation for one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms.
Google is testing 'Ask YouTube,' a conversational AI search feature that replaces standard video lists with results combining text, full-length videos, and Shorts. The feature is rolling out to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.