Discover the AI Tools

At the 2026 Bund Conference, embodied AI leaders debated the industry's 'bubble' and the elusive ChatGPT moment. While some see a pre-dawn phase, others point to data, computing power, and system integration as key hurdles. Young entrepreneurs share their bets on world models and the physical world.

What happens when a steamed-bun seller and a rural homestay manager get their hands on AI? At the 2026 Bund Conference's Digital Mulan session, women from all walks of life showed off AI tools they built themselves. The message: women aren't just users—they're co-creators shaping technology to fit their lives and needs.

At the Bund Conference, Alipay unveiled an AI wallet agent to oversee every AI payment, plus three new 'AI receiving' capabilities: Vibe Pay, Skill Pay, and Machine Pay. These tools, built on Ant Group's APASS trust infrastructure, aim to make AI payments not just possible but trustworthy. Meanwhile, AI is stepping into the real world—robot dogs and smart glasses can now handle payments. With agent-assisted purchases up sevenfold in five months, the AI new economy is gaining momentum.

Imagine telling an AI agent: "200 yuan, five people, find a good meal." That's no longer sci-fi. Ant Group CEO Han Xinyi says the ChatGPT moment for agent commerce is here. At Shanghai's Bund Conference, he explained how AI agents are moving from answering questions to closing deals—and why payment is about to become a trust engine.

AI agents are no longer just tools—they're becoming shoppers, bookers, and negotiators. But when they act on our behalf, who's watching? Ant Group's new APASS platform aims to build trust by verifying not just who an agent is, but what it's authorized to do and whether its behavior is trustworthy.

Alipay's employment service now reaches over 160 million users and has helped 10 million people find work. The AI agent Xiaoye just hit version 2.0, covering everything from job matching to interviews and training. And with the new open platform, companies can plug in six core AI capabilities to hire faster. Could your next job be just a sentence away?

Alipay has unveiled AI Pay · Embodied Intelligence, letting the Gaode Momentum robot dog 'Tutu' handle payments on your behalf. Dubbed 'Dog Leg Pay' by netizens, the system uses Ant Group's APASS trust infrastructure to ensure every transaction is authorized and secure. Could this be the future of hands-free shopping?

Beijing just rolled out China's first security standard for AI agents in finance. The rule? No agent can touch your banking app without both your permission and the institution's. It's a direct response to last year's messy incidents where phone assistants stumbled into payment apps. The standard, backed by major banks and tech firms, sets clear boundaries for screen-reading, clicks, and data access.

OpenAI just turned its Codex harness into a REST API, letting developers spin up managed agent sessions with sandboxes and tools. But there's a catch: your data must stay in the US, and Zero Data Retention isn't on the menu. Is the convenience worth the vendor lock-in? The community is split.

Cursor just launched Projects, a tool that lets a single AI agent orchestrate thousands of sub-agents for big coding jobs. It runs in the cloud, shares context, and can even watch your Slack. Early users saw 6x more merged pull requests. The beta is rolling out now.

OpenAI just opened up GPT-Live-1, the same full-duplex voice model that powers ChatGPT's voice mode, to developers via API. At $0.05 per minute for front-end processing, it lets apps listen and speak at the same time—handling interruptions and fast back-and-forth naturally. Complex reasoning gets handed off to separate back-end models, so you only pay for the brainpower you need.

WorkBuddy just dropped DeepSeek's newest V4.1-Flash model on its platform, and it's free for two weeks. This native multimodal upgrade lets you switch models with a simple setting change. Meanwhile, older versions like V4-Flash are quietly retiring. Want to test drive the latest AI without spending a dime? Now's your chance.

Tired of AI that talks over you or freezes mid-sentence? OpenAI's new GPT-Live-1 model handles interruptions like a human, cutting those clunky delays by nearly 80%. It's available now in the API.

Forget browsing and clicking—intelligent agents are now handling real transactions. At the 2026 Inclusion·Bund Conference, Ant Group's Han Xinyi declared the ChatGPT moment for agent commerce has arrived. But can we trust AI to pay for us? The company is betting on a 'trusted commitment engine' and a 10 million yuan fund to make it happen.

AI giant Anthropic says it stopped five attempts to misuse its technology for biological weapon research this year. One case involved an avian flu experiment from an unsupported region. The company banned the accounts but can't confirm harmful intent. As AI safety concerns grow, experts urge regulation in biosecurity.

Alipay just rolled out Tutu, an AI agent that helps brands make sense of their offline stores. It connects 400 million shoppers with a million shops, turning messy data into clear actions. Early users like Coca-Cola and Suntory are already seeing real sales bumps. Could this be the end of guesswork for brick-and-mortar?

Ever tried to follow one conversation in a noisy room? Xiaomi's new open-source model, CocktailASR-1, does exactly that. It isolates a target speaker's voice from mixed audio, leaving background chatter and noise behind. Tests show it slashes error rates compared to rivals. And it's free to use.

OpenAI just dropped GPT-Live-1, an API that lets developers build voice apps capable of handling interruptions, tool calls, and even phone agents. It merges speech recognition and generation into one model, slashing latency and making conversations feel truly natural. Early testers like Speak saw mis-interruptions drop by 80%. Could this finally make talking to AI feel like talking to a person?

OpenAI just hit the brakes on its $200 ChatGPT Pro plan. On September 10, the company stopped new sign-ups and upgrades to the high-end tier, citing overwhelming demand. Existing subscribers keep their perks, but if they cancel, there's no coming back—for now. What's behind this sudden move?

Ever wondered if AI can really run a business? SpaceX's AI team is putting Grok Bot to the test with a three-day live broadcast. From coding to customer support, they'll show how AI handles real work. Tune in September 15-17 to see if it's all hype or a game-changer.