Alibaba International has launched Macro MT, an AI-powered translation tool capable of handling 15 languages, the group's vice-president has announced. The tool is part of a wider initiative to integrate AI into the company's e-commerce activities, in particular to help SMEs penetrate overseas markets. The translation tool, updated with an advanced natural language processing model, outperforms competing solutions and helps improve conversion rates for merchants.

Although most of the tools are offered free of charge, Alibaba derives its revenues from commissions and advertising, with significant improvements in GMV thanks to AI, which has a positive impact on the company's revenues.

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