Alibaba has introduced a suite of AI models designed for robots, moving beyond chatbot technology. The company's new AI models are intended to power the next generation of robots, with some outlets suggesting this shift is a deliberate move away from chatbots. However, it is unclear if Alibaba is entirely ditching chatbots, as reports also indicate that the company, along with ByteDance, is pulling certain AI companion features due to tightened rules in China.