Alipay, operated by Ant Group, has unveiled a new AI feature that allows users to upload images for information retrieval, strengthening its role as a "super app."
The Tanyixia function enables users to explore details about various subjects including plants, animals, and foods, and can even translate menus.
Over 20,000 users accessed the new feature shortly after its announcement, highlighting its potential to engage over one billion users.
Alipay and Tencent's WeChat dominate China's mobile payment market, with Alipay leading in transaction value and WeChat excelling in transaction volume.
Alipay's image search tool employs generative AI to create captions, marking a notable difference from the existing tools in WeChat.