The research examines the scale and consequences of Alibaba Group’s investments in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) products between 2015 and 2025. It examines the reasons and prerequisites for adopting AI and determines whether the Alibaba Group was the first Chinese company to integrate artificial intelligence into its business processes. The authors address the areas of the company’s operations where AI technologies are applied and identify the providers of AI technologies in China, investigating whether the company develops and implements AI independently or relies on third-party organizations. The hypothesis is advanced that Alibaba Group stands among the industry leaders in AI adoption within China’s high-tech sector and globally. The research examines the extent to which Alibaba Group utilizes AI technologies compared to global leaders and assesses the company’s plans for integrating AI into its business operations. The research is based on annual reports, statistical data, and market assessments. The goal of this research is to evaluate the growth rate of AI-related expenditures, the nature of these investments, and their impact on the company’s key financial indicators.