Alibaba International has introduced a groundbreaking advancement in global trade with the launch of Accio Agent, the world’s first AI-powered agent designed specifically for B2B commerce. This innovation comes on the heels of Accio’s rapid growth, having surpassed two million users within just nine months of its initial release.

The new Accio Agent represents a significant shift from a basic sourcing tool to a fully autonomous platform capable of streamlining complex trade processes. With an increasing number of small and medium-sized enterprises being operated by solo entrepreneurs — Alibaba estimates the number to be about 40% — the demand for efficient, time-saving solutions is higher than ever. Accio Agent addresses this need by condensing tasks that traditionally required extensive cross-team collaboration into a matter of minutes.

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