During Meituan's earnings conference call for the first quarter of 2025, founder Wang Xing disclosed the company's latest progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). He stated that Meituan is accelerating the development of large-scale AI models, with its foundational model capabilities approaching the level of GPT-4. Wang emphasized that this technology will bring greater convenience to merchants and assist in their digital transformation.
Wang revealed that Meituan plans to launch a business decision-making assistant in June, aimed at helping merchants better grasp trends in AI development. This assistant will make the decision-making process more efficient for merchants while guiding them to actively adapt to a digital future.
Additionally, Meituan has already implemented an automatic code generation tool in its internal engineers' work. Data shows that 52% of the code generated in the past quarter was created by AI. This innovative initiative not only improves efficiency but also saves a significant amount of time for the development team. Wang pointed out that by utilizing AI tools, engineers can focus more on innovative and creative work.
It is worth noting that Meituan is also developing an AI programming tool called "NoCode," which is positioned as "ambient programming." This tool is primarily designed for non-technical users, allowing them to easily complete coding tasks through multi-round conversations with the model. These tasks cover various application scenarios such as data analysis, product prototypes, and operational tools. The goal of this tool is to enable everyone to implement their own programming ideas without needing to deeply learn complex programming languages.
Wang stated that Meituan always adopts an "active offensive" approach in its AI technology development strategy. He believes that when disruptive technologies emerge, companies should fully utilize existing resources and take an active offensive stance instead of passive defense. Meituan aims to build a more intelligent service ecosystem through continuous innovation.
Through these efforts, Meituan hopes to stand out in the fiercely competitive market and provide users with more efficient service experiences. At the same time, Meituan is actively expanding its teams of AI researchers and product personnel, continuously growing its technical team to further promote the development of AI technology.
Key points:
🌟 Meituan's AI large model capabilities are approaching the level of GPT-4, and a business decision-making assistant will be launched.
💻 52% of the code generated internally by engineers is done by AI, improving efficiency.
A new "NoCode" programming tool will be released, targeting non-technical users and simplifying the coding process.