On February 3, 2026, the tech world once again received a major announcement. According to Sina Tech, Zhao Wenbiao, CEO of Ant Digital, recently released an internal letter titled "Working Together, Entering the New Era of Large Models," officially announcing the establishment of the **"Large Model Technology Innovation Department."** This move marks that Ant Digital has shifted from "solo operations" to a "team-based" structure in its journey toward AI industrialization.

Striving for the Bai Ling Large Model, bringing AI from the "laboratory" to the "office building"

The newly established "Large Model Technology Innovation Department" is no empty title. Its core mission is clear: to build foundational large models and industry-specific models for To B scenarios.

Collaborative efforts: The department will closely collaborate with internal teams within Ant Group, focusing on the commercialization of the "Bai Ling Large Model."

Precise goals: Unlike general-purpose chatbots, Ant Digital aims to help global enterprises smoothly enter the AI era, making large models truly become the "digital employees" of companies.

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CEO Zhao Wenbiao himself is a "hardcore" scientist. He holds dual PhDs from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Rutgers University in the United States. Since joining Ant in 2016, he personally built the intelligent risk control system for Alipay and Ant Group.

In his internal letter, Zhao Wenbiao confidently stated that in the past year, the intelligent agents developed by Ant Digital have been deeply integrated into the business processes of financial and other industry clients, operating stably in real production environments. These breakthroughs in AI industrial practice have given Ant Digital the confidence to expand its R&D into more complex digital fields.

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Ant Digital's performance is impressive. Since 2025, the company has consistently focused on "technology implementation."

Market share: It now covers 100% of state-owned joint-stock banks and over 60% of local commercial banks.

Cross-industry empowerment: Beyond finance, its technology has extended to key industries such as energy, transportation, and manufacturing.

Hardcore technology: Deep expertise in blockchain consensus, AI security, and trusted computing provides new solutions for large-scale intelligent collaboration among enterprises.

At a time when the AI wave is surging, Ant Digital's recent organizational restructuring is like filling the fuel tank of the To B track with high-energy fuel. With the establishment of the "Large Model Technology Innovation Department," large models may soon transform from code in programmers' hands into productive engines accessible across all industries.