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Time Magazine's selection of Ant Group's Aifu highlights a significant milestone for Chinese-developed AI in the global healthcare sector, marking it as the sole Chinese entry on the 2026 list alongside last year's DeepSeek. The app's inclusion underscores the growing recognition of large-scale health consultation models that leverage AI to expand access to professional medical services, evidenced by its rapid adoption with 150 million users and 20 million daily consultations.
TIME Magazine Unveils 2026 Best Inventions List, Including Ant Group's Afu
On the evening of October 15, TIME magazine released its "2026 Best Inventions" list, which includes Afu, a health AI app from Ant Group and the only Chinese AI application on this year's list. The list is regarded as a global barometer of technological innovation. Last year's Chinese AI entry was DeepSeek. TIME said Afu "makes professional medical and health services more accessible." In September this year, the Afu app had reached 150 million users, with daily health consultations approaching 20 million.
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