<div id="readability-page-1"><p>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 &#34;raising lobsters.&#34; Now <strong>Alibaba Group (BABA)</strong> is jumping into the frenzy.</p><h3>Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium</h3><ul><li>Unlock  hedge fund-level data  and  powerful investing tools  for smarter, sharper decisions  </li><li> Stay ahead of the market with  the latest news and analysis  and maximize your portfolio's potential</li></ul> <p>The company has launched a new mobile app called &#34;JVS Claw,&#34; 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.</p> <p>Alibaba is offering the service free for the first 14 days.</p> <h2><strong>China's Tech Firms Race to Build OpenClaw Services</strong></h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>Is Alibaba Stock a Buy Now?</strong> </h2> <p>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. The average BABA price target stands at $197.86, suggesting roughly 45.18% upside from current levels.</p></div>

09988

BABA

09888

<p>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%.</p>

- China's tech giants are developing OpenClaw, an innovative AI assistant that performs real-world tasks and has caught widespread attention among various demographics.  
- Alibaba has launched the "JVS Claw" app, enabling users to easily implement this AI assistant for tasks like shopping and travel booking, available for free for the first 14 days.  
- As competition intensifies, other companies like Baidu and Tencent are entering the market, while authorities express caution over data security with certain restrictions on app installation in government sectors.

Alibaba (BABA) Jumps into China's New 'AI Craze' with OpenClaw App