Ant Group announced it is testing an overhaul of its Alipay super app that will introduce an AI agent interface named Ah Bao. The update is currently in an internal testing phase with no finalized release schedule [1, 2, 3].
Ah Bao will allow users to book car rides, order coffee or takeout, and carry out money-management tasks such as buying mutual funds, all with user authorization. The AI agent aims to automate these complex digital activities to simplify the user experience [1, 2, 3].
This update follows a growing trend among major Chinese super-apps deploying AI agents. Tencent is also testing an AI agent prototype inside its WeChat app, which, like Alipay, has more than 1 billion users [1, 3].
Ant Group reported a 79% profit decline in the last quarter of 2025, attributing this to investments in AI capabilities. Competitors like ByteDance's Douyin and Alibaba Group are also increasing AI spending to keep up [1, 3].
The AI integration represents a significant step for Alipay as it seeks to enhance its platform functionality amid fierce competition. However, the timeline for a public launch has not been announced.
The AI agent interface Ah Bao was first reported on June 14, 2026, marking the company’s latest move to leverage artificial intelligence within its flagship payment app [1, 2, 3].
