--- title: "Alibaba (BABA) Jumps into China's New 'AI Craze' with OpenClaw App" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/278995470.md" description: "Alibaba Group (BABA) has launched a new mobile app called \"JVS Claw\" to tap into China's growing AI trend with its OpenClaw agentic AI assistant. The app allows users to easily manage tasks like online shopping and travel bookings without coding skills. This move comes amid rising competition from other tech firms like Baidu and Tencent. Wall Street analysts maintain a Strong Buy consensus on Alibaba stock, with a price target suggesting a potential upside of 45.18%." datetime: "2026-03-13T06:47:07.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278995470.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278995470.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278995470.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278995470.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278995470.md) # Alibaba (BABA) Jumps into China's New 'AI Craze' with OpenClaw App China's tech giants are racing to cash in on the country's newest AI obsession — OpenClaw, a new type of agentic AI assistant that can carry out real-world tasks for users. The trend has taken off so quickly that students, developers, and even retirees are experimenting with these tools, a phenomenon locals have nicknamed "raising lobsters." Now **Alibaba Group (BABA)** is jumping into the frenzy. ### Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential The company has launched a new mobile app called "JVS Claw," designed to help users install and run its OpenClaw agentic AI assistant within minutes. The app works on both iOS and Android phones and lets users give simple instructions to AI agents. These agents can help complete tasks such as online shopping, booking travel, or managing basic digital tasks, even for people with no coding skills. Alibaba is offering the service free for the first 14 days. ## **China's Tech Firms Race to Build OpenClaw Services** Alibaba's move comes as competition around OpenClaw tools heats up. Baidu (BIDU) released its own Android app earlier this week that uses the assistant to help users shop online or book trips. Other companies, including Tencent (TCEHY) and AI startup Minimax, are also exploring services built around the technology. The goal is to make agent-based AI easy for everyday users. If widely adopted, these tools could push AI into daily life and create new ways for tech companies to earn money from AI services. At the same time, authorities are taking a cautious approach. While several local governments have introduced subsidies to support OpenClaw development, Beijing has restricted government agencies and state-owned firms from freely installing these apps on office computers due to data and security risks. ## **Is Alibaba Stock a Buy Now?** Wall Street remains constructive on the stock. Alibaba carries a Strong Buy consensus rating, based on eight Buy ratings and one Hold over the past three months. 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