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Alibaba Unveils No-Code AI Tool to Build Apps in Minutes

Published: Apr. 16, 2026  1:15 a.m.  GMT+8
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Since forming the new unit, Alibaba has released new AI models at a near-daily pace. Photo: VCG
Since forming the new unit, Alibaba has released new AI models at a near-daily pace. Photo: VCG

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has launched a free, no-code artificial intelligence tool that allows users to build fully functional websites and applications using natural-language commands.

The release marks the Chinese tech giant’s latest push to capture a fast-growing market for AI agents, following a sweeping internal restructuring aimed at accelerating its shift toward AI-driven technologies.

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