Z.ai and Alibaba Cloud launch free AI agent for daily tasks
Chinese AI unicorn Z.ai partners with Alibaba Cloud to release a free AI agent for smartphones and desktops, capable of handling tasks like food orders and reservations.
Chinese artificial intelligence unicorn Z.ai, formerly known as Zhipu, has partnered with Alibaba Group Holding’s cloud computing unit, Alibaba Cloud, to deploy a new general-purpose AI agent. The agent is designed to handle everyday tasks such as ordering food, making reservations, and even generating videos and podcasts.
Alibaba Cloud is the artificial intelligence and cloud computing services unit of Alibaba Group Holding. Photo: Shutterstock
Key Features of the Z.ai Agent
- Free to use and available on Android, iOS, and web platforms.
- Capable of autonomously performing tasks like booking hotels, ordering takeaway, and installing apps.
- Processes documents and generates multimedia content (videos, podcasts).
How It Works
AI agents like Z.ai** create a plan of specific tasks and subtasks to achieve a goal using available resources. Users only need to issue instructions, and the app will execute the rest.
Availability
The Z.ai agent is currently accessible via WeChat and other mobile and desktop platforms. This collaboration highlights the growing ecosystem of AI-driven solutions in China.
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