Alibaba launches no-code AI app for shopping, travel; China pushes agentic AI amid security concerns.

Alibaba has launched JVS Claw, a mobile app for iOS and Android, enabling Chinese users to deploy OpenClaw AI agents without coding for tasks like shopping and travel bookings. The app offers a 14-day free trial and is part of a broader trend dubbed "raising lobsters," where major Chinese tech firms like Baidu and Tencent are racing to expand agentic AI adoption. While local governments in at least four cities support the technology with subsidies, Beijing has restricted its use on government devices over security concerns. The move reflects China’s push to lead in AI-driven personal assistants amid growing investor interest and innovation.