Alipay launches AI version to reinvent China's super app

China's Alipay unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered version of its app on Tuesday, launching a new assistant called "A Bao" as owner Ant Group seeks to transform one of the world's largest digital platforms into an AI-first super app.

The company said the new version has entered invitation-only testing and will be gradually rolled out to its broader user base.

The launch marked one of the most ambitious efforts yet by a major Chinese internet platform to integrate AI across its entire ecosystem, as technology giants race to embed AI agents into consumer services ranging from shopping and payments to travel and healthcare.

Alipay said users can access the AI assistant by swiping right within the app, allowing them to complete tasks across thousands of services through natural language conversations rather than navigating multiple menus and mini programs.

The company described the upgrade as making Alipay the world's first super app to complete a full platform wide AI transformation.