Alibaba's Qwen AI powers voice-activated car services for food ordering and hotel booking

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Alibaba's Qwen AI is being integrated into cars from major automakers, enabling voice commands for services like food ordering and hotel booking. The AI will power hands-free features in vehicles from brands such as BYD and Volkswagen, running on Nvidia chips and functioning with limited connectivity. This move by Alibaba, announced at the Beijing Auto Show 2026, reflects a trend of automakers enhancing in-car software to attract buyers in a competitive EV market.


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