Ant Financial Technology and 14 Entities Reach AI Collaboration at INCLUSION Fintech Conference

Ant Group’s Ant Digital Technologies recently unveiled a series of strategic collaborations at the 2025 Bund Summit in Shanghai, signaling a significant push to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the real economy. The company announced partnerships with 14 organizations across key sectors, including energy, data management, healthcare, and mobility, underscoring the transformative potential of AI-driven solutions.

Specifically, Ant Digital is focusing on establishing robust AI-powered data infrastructure. A collaboration with the Wuhan Qiaokou District Government aims to create a comprehensive “Data Industry Base,” fostering an AI data ecosystem. Furthermore, a partnership with Shanghai Data Development Technology Co. Ltd. will focus on developing “High-Quality Dataset Projects,” building a data fusion platform within a trusted data space architecture. This initiative is designed to enhance the efficiency of data element circulation, a crucial step toward unlocking the value of data as a core asset.

In the rapidly evolving green energy sector, Ant Digital is engaging in multiple collaborations to drive sustainability and efficiency. These partnerships include collaborations with Jiangsu Linyang Energy Co. Ltd., Shanghai Energy Efficiency Technology Co. Ltd., Shanghai Hive Electric Network Technology Co. Ltd., HPP Architekten Shanghai Co.,Ltd., and Tianyu Biotechnology Co. Ltd., with the goal of fostering innovation in areas such as virtual power plants, AI large models for electricity trading, blockchain-based energy storage asset management, and the development of new energy-based smart applications. The company is also working with GCL System Integration Technology Co. Ltd. on the “GCL Carbon Chain 3.0” project, enhancing carbon chain management within the photovoltaic (PV) industry and accelerating the digitization of green assets. This initiative could streamline carbon accounting and provide greater transparency in the renewable energy supply chain, potentially unlocking new financing opportunities and attracting ESG-conscious investors.

The company is also investing heavily in smart mobility solutions. Partnerships with Wuxi Jiku Vehicle Industry Co. Ltd., Zhimai Delivery Vehicle, and Jiangsu Jinfeng Electromechanical Co. Ltd. are focused on improving two-wheeled transportation through digital ecosystems, intelligent delivery vehicles, and AI-powered financial integration. Ant Digital is also expanding its collaboration with Nanjing Public Transportation (Group) Co. Ltd. on the “Network Optimization and Passenger Flow Prediction Large Model Project,” furthering the development of intelligent transportation systems that could improve traffic flow and optimize resource allocation.

Beyond industry-specific applications, Ant Digital is exploring ways to leverage AI to enhance public services. A collaboration with Jinan Yunhu Gongji Health Management Co. Ltd. will focus on the “AI Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Intelligent All-in-One Machine Project,” promoting the advancement of intelligent TCM diagnostic services. Additionally, Ant Digital is partnering with Shanghai Xiaozhuankuai Network Technology Co. Ltd. to develop an “AI Digital Human Employment All-in-One Machine,” aiming to create a nationwide 15-minute employment service network that connects job seekers, employers, and government agencies through an efficient and intelligent platform.

These collaborations highlight Ant Digital’s strategy of fostering innovation through partnerships. The company is leveraging its core AI technologies, including the EnergyTS-based “Energy Service Intelligent Agent,” which has demonstrably improved efficiency in areas like power generation forecasting and operational strategy development, leading to a reported 60-fold increase in investment decision-making efficiency for participating businesses. The company’s internally developed financial reasoning large model, Agentar-Fin-R1, has also showcased exceptional performance in various evaluations, surpassing comparable open-source models in terms of professionalism, rigor, and compliance. This model is currently being applied in wealth management and intelligent customer service scenarios, potentially enabling financial institutions to serve up to ten times more clients with the assistance of AI-powered advisors. The strategic deployment of these technologies showcases Ant Digital’s commitment to driving digital transformation across diverse sectors, contributing to the evolution of China’s digital economy.