In this episode of B2B Breakthrough, host Ciara Cristo and Kuo Zhang of Alibaba.com discuss how AI is transforming B2B sourcing. They explore Accio, the world’s first AI-powered sourcing agent, and how AI-driven tools like chatbots, multimodal search, and DeepSearch streamline global trade. Learn how AI removes language barriers, simplifies procurement, and makes international sourcing more efficient for businesses of all sizes. Discover the future of AI-enhanced global commerce!
Chapters
00:00 Intro: The Rapid Evolution of AI in Business
00:47 Breaking Down AI Tools for Small Business Owners
01:25 Three Key AI Paradigms: AIGC, Chatbots & Search
04:27 Deep Dive into Accio: The AI-Powered Sourcing Agent
06:41 How Accio Streamlines Market Research & Analysis
09:28 DeepSearch: Making Complex Product Sourcing Simple
11:25 Integrating AI Technology into Alibaba.com's Platform
13:09 The Future of AI-Powered Global Trade
16:24 Outro & Subscribe
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Ciara Cristo LinkedIn: / ciaracristo
Kuo Zhang's LinkedIn: / kuo-zhang-0714708
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