On July 17, during the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), Alipay and StepFun unveiled a groundbreaking system-level collaboration focused on AI agents. The partnership will center on deep integration with StepFun's STEP-X native AI terminal, enabling users to seamlessly access Alipay's AI-powered version, "Abao," through natural language commands. This innovation facilitates cross-application and multi-task execution, marking a significant leap forward in intelligent agents by ushering in an era of "cross-terminal interconnected services." Already, the initial phase of this collaboration has successfully integrated high-demand services, including food delivery, transportation, and local lifestyle offerings.
