A seemingly small but significant interaction revolution has officially taken shape: the Qwen App has announced full integration with Taobao Flash Sales and Alipay's newly launched "AI Pay" capability. Users need only naturally say in the chat window, "Get me a cup of milk tea" or "Two coffees, please," and the system will automatically recommend merchants, generate orders, and complete payments directly within the conversation flow—without needing to switch to any other app, truly achieving "say a sentence, and it's delivered."

Behind this is a key step for AI agents moving from "being able to answer" to "being able to handle tasks." For a long time, although large models have been able to accurately understand user intent, analyze needs, and even compare prices and make recommendations, they often stop at the information level when it comes to transaction processes, failing to create a closed loop. Payment has become the last barrier between intelligent services and real commerce. Now, Alipay's native AI payment capability specifically designed for general AI agents, "AI Pay," is breaking down this wall.

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Through deep integration, the AI within the Qwen App is no longer just an advisor but becomes a digital agent capable of performing tasks. After user authorization, it can independently complete the entire process from product discovery, decision recommendation to order placement and payment. For example, ordering takeout can be compressed into three natural steps: stating the request, confirming the merchant, and clicking to pay. Compared to traditional methods that require repeatedly switching apps and manually entering addresses and payment details, the new solution reduces operational steps by over 60%, significantly improving efficiency while offering a more seamless and smooth experience.

More importantly, convenience has never come at the cost of security. Alipay has built a three-layer protection mechanism for "AI Pay": users must actively enable and bind their accounts; each payment requires strong identity verification such as face, fingerprint, or password; and the background is monitored in real-time by a 7×24-hour intelligent risk control system for any suspicious behavior. Plus, the "compensation if stolen" guarantee ensures that every transaction initiated by AI is both efficient and trustworthy.