AI Technologies

Alibaba Group (BABA) reported its Q3 2025 financial results, showcasing increased revenue (5% YoY, 15% excluding disposed businesses) but decreased profitability due to strategic investments in AI and cloud infrastructure. AI product revenue saw triple-digit growth. The company’s focus is on long-term value creation through AI technologies and expanding its consumption platform. Key segments like China e-commerce and Cloud Intelligence showed strong revenue growth, particularly fueled by AI. Alibaba is actively repurchasing shares, signaling confidence in its future.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Ant Group received the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award for their collaborative work on network media content security. Their project focuses on detecting harmful online content, particularly that generated by AI, using technologies like multi-modal understanding and AI authentication. Experts lauded the technology, especially AIGC detection, as reaching an internationally advanced/leading level. The research led to key technological innovations, patents, and is implemented on platforms like Alipay, improving online content governance and creating a safer online environment.